Underground Production Operator Trainee

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business in a safe, highly efficient and socially responsible manner. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years and today have mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax mine is located between Frisco and Leadville. Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour’s drive apart – separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles is underground). The Henderson mine is about 50 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire, and the mill is located between Dillon and Kremmling.

Climax Molybdenum has the assets, drive and financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers. Take time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at one of our sites – the Climax mine and the Henderson mine and / or mill. Live life at the top!

Description

Entry-level employee who will be trained to assist Mine Operations teams under individually or under moderate supervision.  Job duties include operating articulated diesel equipment, transporting & handling explosives, transporting & placing concrete, maintaining utility infrastructure, and/or housekeeping.

• Secondary breakage of oversized rocks and hang-ups using explosives.  Assemble, transport, and place charges in order to reduce the size of boulders and facilitate production activities
• Using a mobile lift truck, install and/or repair steel piping and rubber hose to ensure properly functioning water spray in draw points 
• Operate Load-Haul-Dump (LHD) unit in a production setting.  Move broken rock from draw point to ore pass, maintain roadways, and properly place oversized boulders.
• Operate various mobile heavy equipment to perform special projects and/or housekeeping work.
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• No previous experience necessary
• Candidates must meet requirements of US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF) regulations:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National 
  • Must qualify to hold an employee possessor clearance for handling explosives from the BATF by passing a BATF clearance screen post hire.  Further details can be found at (eCFR :: 27 CFR 555.26 -- Prohibited shipment, transportation, receipt, possession, or distribution of explosive materials.)
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in heavy industry (oil/gas, civil construction, mining) or operating heavy diesel equipment (front-end loaders, excavators, skid steers, off-highway haul trucks)

 

Criteria/Conditions:

• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or 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/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws

At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working Here

 

Benefits:

We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees – offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details

 

Compensation:

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $20.00 - $26.50/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 pa