Process Operations Technician - Mill

Process Operations Technician - Mill Where You Will Work

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, a 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.

Highly skilled employee who provides on‑going support for completion of daily production/operation plan by assisting area supervisors. Perform as safety contact and execute safety audits, investigations and resolve safety issues/concerns through collaboration with site’s Safety Department. Review routine and non‑routine chemical or metallurgical analysis and reporting. Communicates with operators to ensure equipment is operating properly. Operates equipment as necessary. Monitors a wide variety of data gathering equipment.

Assigns operators to the areas per the supervisor’s instruction. Follows up to ensure supervisor expectations are being met. Provides mentoring/coaching through collaboration with processing departments and support groups.

• Support site objective through the performance of a variety of roles to develop broad understanding of processes, procedures, and initiatives (e.g. fill in supervisor, process operator, equipment operator). Assist in completion of production plans with direction from the area supervisor, coordinate and plan/implement equipment operation and production improvements. Completes shift report for distribution to leadership. Works on special projects as required by leadership.
• Participate in a variety of audits (e.g. grating, fatal risks, MSHA, safety, environmental). Provide feedback to department supervision and training on proper procedures to operations (e.g. process operations, equipment operation, safety procedures). Observes employees to determine if they are complying with safety and environmental requirements. Ensure housekeeping is maintained in all areas. Ensure operators are following the supervisor’s instructions. Check the areas for hazards and follow‑up on corrective action.
• Responsible for assistance in troubleshooting process performance and quality issues (e.g. throughput, downtime, recovery etc.) and working with operations to resolve them. Meets with area supervisors during each shift to provide feedback on activities in their areas as well as receiving supervisor instructions and reviewing the area production plan. Discuss operator assignments and training. Notifies maintenance when there is an equipment breakdown and follows‑up on the repair status.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance groups to identify and address safety concerns identified in area inspections and audits.
• Perform as relief or fill‑in supervisor.
• Responsible for occasional operation of processing area equipment. (E.g., flotation, crush convey, small mobile equipment, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assists supervisors with investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for production, environmental and safety events. Initiates investigations, including securing scene of events for proper review, collecting relevant information and gathering applicable data.

• Three (3) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead 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.
• Skilled in the operation and principals of: copper flotation, Cu/Mo separation, grinding, thickening and filtration and crush/convey.
• Knowledge of operational areas, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
• Skill in resolving day‑to‑day questions/problems regarding equipment,…