Senior Infrared Technician

At Climax Molybdenum, 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.  

 

In order to be considered for this position, please apply by 04/18/24.

 

 

Where You Will Work  

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years, with mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax Mine is located between Frisco and Leadville – the seat of Lake County and the highest incorporated city in the United States. 

  

At an elevation of over 10,000 feet, the rich historic town of Leadville is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Our employees and their families can enjoy hiking, camping, ultramarathon activities, skiing, and boating in the area. Some attractions in Leadville include the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Ski Cooper, Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, Tabor Opera House and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area, take a chance to advance your career with Climax Molybdenum and live life at the top! Visit Welcome to Leadville, Colorado to learn more.   

Description

The goal of the Reliability Centered Maintenance Group is to achieve higher equipment availability and lower maintenance costs through predictive maintenance technologies.  This goal is realized by regularly scheduled monitoring of equipment with predictive technologies and coordinating the necessary maintenance through teamwork with other maintenance and operations personnel, including but not limited to supervision, planning, engineering, and field personnel.   This position requires travel to other facilities and interaction with vendors, contractors and company personnel; any and all business must be conducted in a professional manner as a representative of Freeport-McMoRan.  This position requires a responsible, self-motivated person who is able to work efficiently with minimal supervision. This position requires working in confined spaces and tight corridors, as well as, working closely around moving, rotating, electrically energized, and elevated equipment in a safe and efficient manner.  

• The RCM Technicians monitor equipment ranging from the SX/EW, Smelter, Water System, Concentrator, Crushing/Conveying, Rod Plant, Refining, Mine (Shovels, Drills, Haulage), outlying areas and Power System (lines/substations)
• Infrared, airborne ultrasound, corona, and motor testing data collection utilizing current technology (FLIR, UViRCO, and SKF Baker)
• Utilization of the current software to load, dump, and analyze ultrasonic route data, as well as, build and update the associated data sets and databases (alarms, trends, etc.)
• Report building/giving presentations utilizing various software programs,
  daily planning, including but not limited to Maintenance Plans and Maintenance orders utilizing the current CMMS
• Learn various RCM/PdM technologies, primarily Infrared, Motor Testing (on and off line), Corona, Lubrication, and development into other technologies
• Support the RCM Program and its continual development; educate other personnel in any area of the RCM Program
• Administer the collection and analysis of real-time data using various predictive technologies, timely reporting and summary reporting (RCFA's) utilizing technology such as infrared thermography, airborne ultrasound, motor test equipment, corona test equipment, etc.
• Communicate effectively to provide, receive, and implement constructive feedback to support the mentoring program
• Actively participate with Maintenance and Planning groups
• Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience with industrial equipment (substations, switchgear, pumps, motors, drive systems, etc.) that includes:
  • A working knowledge and understanding of moving and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and conveyors, from an operations and maintenance perspective, electrically and mechanically
  • A working knowledge and understanding of basic principles of electricity and electrical components
  • Journeyman level ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other reference m