Supervisor Hydromet

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Where You Will Work    

Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching.    

The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more.   

Description

Under general supervision, supervises, coordinates and controls the safe and efficient operation of an assigned work unit.  

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

• High School diploma or GED and five (5) years of related operationalexperience, 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

Preferred 

• HDP (Pipe Handling) Training or knowledge

• Knowledgeable of Pipe Fusing Machine operation

• Knowledgeable of pumping systems

• Mine or Stockpile Planning and Layout knowledge

Criteria/Conditions

• 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
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcoho