Senior Supervisor - Mine Operations

5d5 days ago

Freeport-McMoRan

US · Full-time · $105,000 – $145,000

About this role

At Freeport-McMoRan’s Morenci operations, the Senior Supervisor Mine Operations leads production shifts at an open-pit copper mining complex that has operated continuously since 1939. The role supports safe production while fostering a collaborative environment where all opinions are valued and employees are empowered to grow.

Daily work centers on executing the production plan and schedules to maintain operations across concentrators, leaching systems, SX plants, and EW tank houses. The supervisor provides operations input for planning, inspects work units, and coordinates with Maintenance, Processing, Engineering, Safety, Environmental, and Sales teams.

Morenci offers a unique company town setting with extensive amenities including company housing or a monthly housing allowance, a new daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, fitness centers, movie theater, and skate park. Dedicated Parks and Recreation staff organize activities for employees and families.

The position emphasizes adherence to safety and operating procedures while complying with federal and state regulations. Supervisors directly oversee first-line and shift supervisors in a culture that prioritizes safety and recognizes excellence.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED and seven years of related operational experience including supervisory or lead experience, or Bachelor’s degree in a technical mining related discipline and three years of operational experience including supervisory or lead experience.
Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
Skilled in resolving day-to-day questions and problems regarding equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.
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.

Responsibilities

Ensure continued operations of production shifts through execution of the production plan and schedules.
Provide operations input for production and maintenance planning.
Ensure adherence to correct safety and operating procedures and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
Inspect assigned work units to ensure schedules and objectives are attained.
Coordinate daily with Maintenance, Processing, Engineering, Safety, Environmental, and Sales teams.
Directly supervise first-line or shift supervisors.

Benefits

Company housing or $750 monthly housing allowance for eligible on-site employees.
Newly constructed daycare and community center.
Library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, movie theater, and skate park.
Parks and Recreation Division activities for all ages.