Freeport-McMoRan · 9 hours ago
Supervisor Laboratory
Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing a collaborative and safe working environment. The Supervisor Laboratory will oversee the safe and efficient operation of an assigned work unit, including supervising staff, implementing production plans, and conducting performance evaluations.
Mining
Responsibilities
Assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff for assigned work unit
Implement production plans according to approved schedule
May participate in the full range of daily operational duties, performing the most difficult
Inspects and evaluates work in progress, identifies any problem areas, and may direct remedial action
Conducts performance evaluations on subordinate staff
Prepares estimates of the staffing, materials, and equipment requirements for projected work activities
Maintains an inventory of parts and materials
Approves purchases of materials and equipment
Maintains time, materials and equipment use reports
Requisitions tools, supplies, materials and equipment
Trains staff in safety procedures
Maintains safety data sheets for crews
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED and five (5) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience; OR
Bachelor's degree in a technical mining related discipline with at least one (1) summer internship experience (or equivalent) working in a mining or industrial environment
Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required
Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques
Skilled in resolving day-to-day questions/problems regarding equipment, materials, methods and procedures needed to complete projects
Skilled in budget preparation, monitoring and administration
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
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
Benefits
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!
Company
Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (Freeport) is a leading international metals company with the objective of being foremost in copper.
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