Shovel Operator I

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!         Where You Will Work    Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.  Visit the  Bagdad town  website  to learn more. What You Will Do 
 Responsible for creating and maintaining proper grade on benches and drop cuts and maintaining proper slopes when digging finals. Responsible for the safe operation and management of shovel loading area. Responsible for the knowledge and safe performance of the following procedures: start-up and shut-down, mounting and dismounting, Lock-Out Tag-Out Try-Out (LOTOTO), emergency, run-a-way, handling power cable, setting and releasing brakes, horn signals, high wall safety, moving and set-up, loading dispatch, grade control, tooth metrics, dipper trips, and working with auxiliary equipment. Responsible for knowing equipment components such as: bucket, hoist cables, boom suspension cables, hoist drum/gear case, swing motor/gear case, circle gear, power cable, dipper trip system, crowd belts, and saddle blocks/sticks, tracks Responsible for performing the following tasks: maintaining a clean loading area, controlling tails, creating good set-ups, digging sequence for loading on both sides, digging sequence for loading on single side, moving when swing arc exceeds ninety degrees, dipper fill factor, deep bank penetration without stalling, establishing and maintaining grade, and moving cable towers. Responsible for not jacking boom and operating shovel without slack in hoist ropes. Responsible for knowing equipment maintenance and practices that reduce component damage and wear. Responsible for knowing shovel control system/gauges and online GPS (CAES) system. Operates mobile equipment. Communicates through computer dispatching system or two-way radio. Performs pre-shift inspection of equipment. May perform minor maintenance & operations support activities. What You Bring To Freeport 
 Six (6) months of mobile equipment operating experience 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. Preferred Qualifications 
 High School diploma or GED Qualified Shovel Operator with 6 months of experience What We Offer You  The estimated pay range for this role is currently  $24.00- $32.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here t o view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.   Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits   Company-paid life and disability insurance   401(k) plan with employer contribution/match   Paid time off,