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Freeport-McMoRan · 1 day ago

Senior Tribology Technician

Safford, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$36/hr - $48.50/hr

7+ years exp

Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing a collaborative environment focused on safety and employee growth. The Senior Tribology Technician will monitor equipment, conduct oil analysis, and support the Reliability Centered Maintenance Program to improve equipment availability and reduce maintenance costs.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Monitor equipment ranging from the SX/EW, Smelter, Concentrator, Crushing/Conveying, Water System, Mine (Shovels, Drills, Haulage), Rod Plant, Refining, and outlying areas

Conduct oil analysis utilizing various laboratory instruments and associated software

Utilize current lab management software to load process and analyze oil sample data

Conduct data collection, analysis and reporting utilizing, but not limited to, the following equipment technologies: ICP-OES; FTIR; Viscometer; Particle Counter; Titration (TANT/TBN); Crackle Test; Digital Microscope; PQ Index

Report building/giving presentations utilizing various software programs, daily planning, including but not limited to Maintenance Plans and Maintenance orders utilizing the current CMMS

Support the RCM Program and its continual development; educate other personnel in any area of the RCM Program

Communicate effectively to provide, receive, and implement constructive feedback to support the mentoring program

Actively participate with Maintenance and Planning groups

Learn how various RCM/PdM technologies inter with lubrication data

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Mechanical maintenance experienceOil analysis certificationLab management softwareTechnical manual comprehensionData collectionAnalysisComputer skillsEffective communication skillsTeamwork

Required

Seven (7) years of Journeyman level mechanical maintenance experience with industrial equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, etc.) that includes: Working knowledge and understanding of moving and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and conveyors, from an operations and maintenance perspective, mechanically and electronically

Journeyman level ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials

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

Ability to work in a team with a high regard for safety and environmental concerns and with a strong commitment to policies

Effective written, verbal and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the Company

Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Possess Level I Oil Analysis certification or obtain within one (1) year of hire date

Valid state driver's license (or able to obtain one)

Satisfactory performance record (internal applicant)

Possess the ability to work with chemicals, solvents and gases

Preferred

High School diploma or GED

Previous experience working with chemicals

Previous experience working in a lab

Previous experience working with oil analysis

Hands‑on experience with the following instruments: Perkin Elmer 7300V ICP-OES spectrometer, Perkin Elmer Oil Express FTIR, Spectro LNF particle counter, Cannon Mini-QVX viscometers, Vapor Pro XL water analyzer from AZ Instruments, Kittiwake Analex pqL, Mettler Toledo titrators

Certifications in oil analysis

Oil analysis training, preferably from Noria

Experience with RCFA