Overhead Crane Technician

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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.

Where You Will Work

Sierrita operations is located just 20 miles from Tucson – Arizona’s second-largest city. Its cutting-edge mine training facility, with state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and advanced simulators, equips our people with the skills, expertise and knowledge to excel. Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters as well as numerous local attractions.

Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other notable community staples are several schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks, shopping centers and more. Visit sahuaritaaz.gov and tucsonaz.gov to learn more.

Highly skilled employees in Overhead Crane technician craft who applies a broad level of mechanical/electrical/maintenance knowledge to maximize and, where possible, improve the efficiency of the overall production process. Employees may mentor or train other technicians. Employee will work under minimal supervision where the primary objective is safe production.

• Conduct Monthly/Annual safety inspections and perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on remote and cab operated overhead bridge cranes
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance activities on both mechanical and electrical components of the Overhead Cranes
• Repair, install, fabricate, rebuild, troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance of overhead cranes
• Complete Work Orders, order parts, and other maintenance documentation
• Qualified to operate overhead, as well as mobile cranes and knowledgeable of safe rigging practices
• Follows and understands MSHA rules and regulations, Environmental rules and regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and work area instructions, participates in safety and environmental activities, uses plant and equipment correctly at all times
• Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned according to business need

• Four (4) years of combined mechanical and electrical experience to include:
  • two (2) years experience in mechanical/maintenance crafts (including welder, boilermaker, machinist or facility maintenance/construction), or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance, AND
  • two (2) years’ experience or a combination of education and experience in industrial electrical and/or instrumentation repair and maintenance, or High school diploma or GED, and completion of an approved certified electronics, electrical and/or instrumentation program
• Proficiency in welding/cutting (MIG, TIG, ARC, Oxy-acetylene)
• Competent in mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, welding, bearings, basic metallurgy (stress cracking, metal compatibility), plumbing, alignment, machine shop, blue prints, schematics, and mobile equipment
• Qualified to operate overhead, as well as mobile cranes and knowledgeable of safe rigging practices
• Follows and understands MSHA rules and regulations, Environmental rules and regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and work area instructions, participates in safety and environmental activities, uses plant and equipment correctly at all times
• Working knowledge of fabrication, and part lists and repair
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair
• Working knowledge of Static Stepless Motor Control, magnetic motor control (AC/DC), wound rotor motors,…