Certified Mobile Crane Operator

Job ID:137552
Employment Type: Regular
Department: Operations

Where You Will Work   

In operation since 2007, Safford Operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking, and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.   

What You Will Do

• Assist in providing operational and technical advice and guidance for designated mobile crane support groups at assigned sites.  
• Assist in the development and training of employees in mobile crane operations. 
• Assist in the planning and preparation of scheduled jobs. 
• Assist site management by actively participating in the Company’s safety programs, including behavioral audits, JSA’s, SOPs, Near Miss Reporting, Metals, and other programs determined by management. 
• Assist management in complying with Company policies and procedures and environmental compliance Understand cost control and assist in the development of department operating maintenance and capital budgets. 
• Participate in the mentoring process for all new Mobile Crane Operators and Apprentices.  
• Serve as a member on the selection panel for Master Mobile Crane Operator 
• Perform other duties as required. 
  

What You Bring To Freeport

• Journeyman Maintenance Technician/Mobile Crane Operator- Completion of an Apprenticeship
• Program, or a two (2) year associate degree from an accredited college in the mechanical field or equivalent as determined by Freeport-McMoRan Management, and four (4) years of experience in a related Industrial Maintenance/Construction mechanical Mobile Crane Operator field.  
• Candidate must have a minimum of four journeyman/mobile crane operator experience or equivalent work experience with large mobile cranes (150 tons and greater capacity), and the 
  selected candidate shall pass the written exam (Certified Crane Operator certification). This exam is based on safety and technical knowledge including hydraulics, alignments, bearings, etc., and the selected candidate shall pass the Panel Interview, and the selected candidate shall pass the Hands-on test (also the Certified Crane Operator Practical exam). This exam will be a demonstration of practical skills to include diagnostics.  
• DDI and TEAMS training or equivalent.  
• Must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). 
• Pass Annual Physical (to include color recognition and depth perception)
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.