About this role
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
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.
What You Will Do
This role focuses on developing learners' skills in safety, compliance, and operations and maintenance tasks through technical training using pre-developed materials and personal expertise. Training is hands-on in simulated or field settings, ensuring learners are engaged, supported, and evaluated according to regulatory and internal standards. The role also involves assessing employees' on-the-job skills to ensure safe and effective application, contributing to a collaborative team environment. Facilitate hands-on and classroom training to build employee skills and reinforce technical and compliance knowledge through interactive activities and assessments. Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to align training with workforce needs and escalate unresolved issues. Provide technical support to address learning gaps and assist in resolving equipment-related challenges. Contribute to the development of competency-based materials and mentor instructional staff. Participate in train-the-trainer programs and maintain accurate training records in the LMS.
What You Bring To Freeport
- High School Diploma or GED with seven (7) years of experience in training or leading teams in a relevant field, OR
- Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of directly related work experience
- Technical competence equivalent to an experienced operator or mechanical tradesperson/journeyman
- Proven computer literacy, including proficiency with MS Office and Windows
- Strong analytical thinking and effective communication skills
- Demonstrated passion for developing others and willingness to learn
- Ability to follow and apply company policies and procedures
- Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions in English
- Ability to communicate in English regarding job assignments, procedures, and safety standards
- Experience in adult education or corporate training preferred
- Experience in mining or industrial environments preferred
- Familiarity with MSHA/OSHA standards preferred
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred
- Experience mentoring/coaching in field environments preferred
- Familiarity with competency-based training models preferred
- MSHA Blue Card certification preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Industrial mechanical/maintenance experience
- HDPE piping/fusing and MIG, Stick, and TIG welding experience
- Experience with pump maintenance and replacement
- Strong people and communication skills
- Able and willing to travel domestically up to 75% of the time or as business requires
- Valid and active drivers license, along with Real ID for airplane travel
What We Offer You
The estimated pay range for this role is currently $35.50 - $49.00/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 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
Please be advised that 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 [email protected].
Other facts
About Freeport McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (Freeport) is a leading international metals company with the objective of being foremost in copper. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Freeport operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable mineral reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum. Freeport’s portfolio of assets includes the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia, one of the world’s largest copper and gold deposits; and significant operations in North America and South America, including the large-scale Morenci minerals district in Arizona and the Cerro Verde operation in Peru.
Freeport has a strong commitment to safety performance, environmental management and the communities where it operates. As a founding member of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), Freeport is committed to implementing ICMM’s Mining Principles, which serve as a best practice framework on sustainable development for the global mining and metals industry. Freeport has also achieved the Copper Mark, a comprehensive assurance framework designed to demonstrate the copper industry’s responsible production practices, at all of its copper-producing sites globally.
By supplying responsibly produced copper, Freeport is proud to be a positive contributor to the world well beyond its operational boundaries. Additional information is available at fcx.com
What you'll do
- This role focuses on developing learners' skills in safety, compliance, and operations through technical training. It involves assessing employees' skills and facilitating hands-on and classroom training.
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