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Senior Vibration Technician

Claypool, AZ USA 85532, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jun 2026

💰 $97,000/yr($72,000/yr – $97,000/yr)

About the role

At Freeport-McMoRan, 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. Apply Today!    

Where You Will Work  

Our Miami smelter and rod plant is nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company’s Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulfuric acid for our North American leaching operations. Arizona’s Globe-Miami historic mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The Tri-Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales, including Walmart, Safeway, Fry’s and other local stores. Here, our employees and their families can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere.  Visit Globe-Miami.com 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, Powerhouse, the Water System, IPCC, Mine (Shovels, Drills, Haulage) to outlying areas
Perform vibration data collection utilizing current technology (CSI)
Utilization of the current software to load, dump, and analyze vibration route data, as well as, build and update the associated databases (AP sets, alarm sets, etc.)
Report building/giving presentations utilizing various software programs, daily planning, including but not limited to MSTs and work orders utilizing the current CMMS
Data collection, analysis and reporting utilizing
Learn various RCM/PdM technologies, primarily ultrasonic analysis and the associated software with future development into additional technologies
Support the RCM Program and its continual development; educate other personnel in any area of the RCM Program
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 mechanical maintenance repair/rebuild experience with industrial equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, etc.) that includes:
- Working knowledge and understanding of moving and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and conveyors, from an operations and maintenance perspective, mechanically and electrically
- A working knowledge and understanding of basic prints and ability to read them
- Journeyman level ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials
Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
Ability to work in a team with a high regard for safety and environmental concerns and with a strong commitment