Senior Tribology Technician

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Title: 140802

Safford, AZ, US, 85546

Category: Maintenance

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

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

The goal of the Reliability Centered Maintenance Group is to achieve higher equipment availability and lower maintenance costs through predictive maintenance technologies. This goal is realized by regularly scheduled monitoring of equipment with predictive technologies and coordinating the necessary maintenance through teamwork with other maintenance and operations personnel, including but not limited to supervision, planning, engineering and field personnel.

This position requires travel to other facilities and interaction with vendors, contractors and Company personnel; any and all business must be conducted in a professional manner as a representative of Freeport-McMoRan. This position requires a responsible, self-motivated person who is able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

• Monitor equipment ranging from the SX/EW, Smelter, Concentrator, Crushing/Conveying, Water System, Mine (Shovels, Drills, Haulage), Rod Plant, Refining, and outlying areas
• Conduct oil analysis utilizing various laboratory instruments and associated software
• Utilize current lab management software to load process and analyze oil sample data

Conduct data collection, analysis and reporting utilizing, but not limited to, the following equipment technologies: ICP-OES; FTIR; Viscometer; Particle Counter; Titration (TANT/TBN); Crackle Test; Digital Microscope; PQ Index

Report building/giving presentations utilizing various software programs, daily planning, including but not limited to Maintenance Plans and Maintenance orders utilizing the current CMMS

• Support the RCM Program and its continual development; educate other personnel in any area of the RCM Program
• Communicate effectively to provide, receive, and implement constructive feedback to support the mentoring program
• Actively participate with Maintenance and Planning groups
• Learn how various RCM/PdM technologies inter with lubrication data
• Perform other duties as required
• What You Bring To Freeport
• Seven (7) years of Journeyman level mechanical maintenance experience with industrial equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, etc.) that includes:

Working knowledge and understanding of moving and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and conveyors, from an operations and maintenance perspective, mechanically and electronically

Journeyman level ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials

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.

• Ability to work in a team with a high regard for safety and environmental concerns and with a strong commitment to policies
• Effective written, verbal and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the Company
• Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Possess Level I Oil Analysis certification or obtain within one (1) year of hire date
• Valid state driver's license (or able to obtain one)
• Satisfactory performance record (internal applicant)
• Possess the ability to work with chemicals, solvents and gases

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous experience working with chemicals
• Previous experience working in a lab
• Previous experience working with oil analysis

Hands‑on experience with the following instruments

• Perkin Elmer 7300V ICP-OES spectrometer
• Perkin Elmer Oil Express FTIR
• Spectro LNF particle counter

Cannon Mini-QVX viscometers

• Vapor Pro XL water analyzer from AZ Instruments
• Kittiwake Analex pqL

Mettler Toledo titrators

• Certifications in oil analysis
• Oil analysis training, preferably from Noria

Experience with RCFA

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently  $37.00 - $50.00/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 to 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, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle

Internal progression opportunities

Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all requ