Superintendent Electrical Maintenance

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. 

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.  

Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.    

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.   

What You Will Do

Under limited supervision, plan, organize, manage and evaluate assigned tasks, including but not limited to reliability, safety, company standards, work quality, best practices and environmental management. You oversee the management and maintenance of all electrical equipment related to the Concentrator and Crushing Plant, including potential visits to OEM shops and mine sites. You establish tactical and strategic goals, objectives, policies and procedures for electrical equipment related to crushers, mills, screens and pumps, understand electrical schematics, basic electrical drive theory and troubleshooting processes, and develop and implement electrical processes and procedures with consistency. You support site strategic initiatives and participate as required, provide technical electrical maintenance support for critical production issues, serve as a technical expert on electrical standards and company best practices, and manage electrical planning and execution. You provide technical assistance and recommendations to Plant staff and implement reliability best practices during major fixed plant equipment rebuilds. You identify, evaluate and implement new processes and continual improvement ideas. You standardize electrical maintenance equipment and procedures for crushers, mills, screens and pump replacements and rebuilds. You oversee and manage the budget as related to the electrical department and perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School diploma or GED AND seven (7) years related operational experience, including supervisory or management experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years related operational experience, including supervisory or management experience
• Working knowledge and understanding of fixed plant maintenance including processes, workflow and equipment but not limited to the associated processes, work flow and equipment
• Proficiency in VFD troubleshooting, electrical schematic interpretation, maintenance planning and execution
• Working knowledge and understanding of all electrical and instrument related equipment in a modern concentrator
• Proficiency in MS Office, Word and Excel
• Skill in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees
• Skill in effective communication both verbal and written
• Ability to plan, prioritize, direct and manage a diverse number of operational areas, projects and activities
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Work requires regular travel within the US and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct hands-on experience as an hourly employee or frontline supervisor
• Strong background in data-driven maintenance planning and execution
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing leaders at the superintendent level or above
• Specialize