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Supervisor Smelter Maintenance

Freeport-McMoRan, Lower Miami, AZ, United States


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.

Where You Will Work
Our Miami smelter and rod plant is nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company’s Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulfuric acid for our North American leaching operations. Arizona ’ s Globe-Miami historic mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The Tri‑Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales, including Walmart, Safeway, Fry ’ s and other local stores. Here, our employees and their families can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the family‑friendly atmosphere.

This position is not eligible for Freeport‑McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do
Under general supervision, you supervise, coordinate, and control the safe and efficient operation of an assigned work unit. In this role, you assign, supervise, and review the work of staff. You implement production plans according to approved schedules and participate in the full range of daily operational duties, performing the most difficult tasks as needed. As a Supervisor of Maintenance, you inspect and evaluate work in progress, identify problem areas, and direct remedial action. You conduct performance evaluations, prepare estimates for staffing, materials, and equipment, and maintain inventories and approve purchases. You also manage time, materials, and equipment use reports, train staff in safety procedures, maintain safety data sheets, and perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

High School diploma or GED, and five (5) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical mining-related discipline with at least one (1) summer internship experience (or equivalent) in a mining or industrial environment, including supervisory or lead experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with water wells and pumping systems

HDPE insulation repair experience

Experience with potable water systems

Water sampling experience

SAP & Microsoft suite experience

Minimum 2 years experience supervising operation and maintenance employees

Experience with air compressors, air delivery systems and controls, well water systems and maintenance, and water treatment for open and closed loop systems

HMI / DCS experience for controlling processes

Knowledge of the smelter and acid plant operations

What We Offer You
The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently

$93,000-$127,500 . 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.

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 required training and/or testing.

Employees may be required to work a non‑standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365‑day operation.

Freeport‑McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol‑free work environment using mandatory pre‑employment drug testing and on‑going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Freeport‑McMoRan will never request payment for job‑related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.

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