Master Mobile Crane Operator

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At Freeport-Mc Mo Ran , 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.
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Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park.

Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more.

Under general supervision, assists in providing operational and technical advice and guidance for designated mobile crane support group at assigned sites.

• Assist in the development and training of employees in mobile crane operations.
• Assist in the planning and preparation for scheduled jobs.
• Assist site management by actively participating in the Company’s safety programs, including behavioral audits, JSA’s, SOP’s, Near Miss Reporting, Metals and other programs determined by management.
• Assist management in complying with 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 Certified/Master Mobile Crane Operators.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Journeyman Maintenance Technician/Mobile Crane Operator
  - Completion of an Apprenticeship Program, or a two (2) year Associates Degree from an accredited college in the mechanical field or equivalent as determined by Freeport-Mc Mo Ran  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 year journeyman/mobile crane operator experience or equivalent work experience with large mobile cranes (150 ton and greater capacity), and selected candidate shall pass the written exam (Certified Crane Operator certification).
  
  This exam is based on safety and technical knowledge to include hydraulics, alignments, bearings, etc., and selected candidate shall pass the Panel Interview, and selected candidate shall pass the Hands-on test (also Certified Crane Operator Practical exam). This exam will be a demonstration of practical skills to include diagnostics. Passed the Certified Crane Operator Practical exam
• 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 abilityto 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.
• Candidate shall pass the Hands-on test.
• Completed DDI and TEAMS training or equivalent
• Must have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Extensive experience in rigging procedures, cable reeling and crane load testing
• Extensiv…