HVAC Technician - Military Veterans
at Freeport-McMoRan
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
Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world. Visit the Bagdad town website to learn more.
Description
- Perform preventive maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of main cooling/heating systems
- Install, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, belts, fans, coils, compressors, etc.
- Work with furnaces, boilers, stoves, heat exchangers, burners, blowers, fans and radiant heaters
- Responsible for maintaining electrical controls associated directly with the refrigeration/cooling equipment
- Recover refrigerant and provide associated documentation
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Two (2) years of applicable experience in Residential and Commercial HVAC maintenance and installation
- May require specific HVAC Certification(s) as specified by work site
- Able to use a variety of computer software applications, especially Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret refrigerant system pressures
- Demonstrated ability to understand the hazards associated with working on/around HVAC equipment, troubleshooting HVAC refrigerant, electrical (480/208 3 phase and 120 volt), and gas systems
- Demonstrated ability to braze/solder refrigerant line-set and coils for installation and repair applications
- Ability to effectively troubleshoot electrical/electronic controls associated with HVAC systems
- Ability to independently install, diagnose, repair, replace, and balance a wide variety of heating, ventilation, cooling systems and ice makers
- Ability to perform proper refrigerant recovery and reporting
- Self-motivated and willing to work with and be a contributing member of the HVAC team
- Ability to communication with all employees at all levels
Preferred
- High School diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of training in a Trade School program for HVAC Electrical/Mechanical and Chillers Operation and Maintenance
- Five (5) years of applicable experience in Residential and Commercial HVAC Maintenance and Installation
- North American Technicians Excellence (NATE) Certificate
- Industry Competency Exam (ICE) Certification
- Ability to assist with the design and planning of new and retrofit HVAC installations
- Experience with refrigeration systems (i.e. Mine Air, Sigma, etc.) as used on Industrial shovels and drills
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, maintain and install Chiller systems
- Working knowledge of SAP software
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
- Able to adapt to changes in work environment and frequent delays, changes and unexpected events
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms and work in confined spaces
- Occasionally may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the work day
- Work is performed 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
- 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 per applicable State Laws
What We Offer You
The estimated pay range for this role is currently $25.50 - $34.50/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 payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
- Internal progression opportunities
- Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
What We Require
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
- Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
- Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
- Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.
Bagdad, AZ
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. FCX operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum. FCX is the world’s largest publicly traded copper producer and has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. FCX is also the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer.
The company’s portfolio of assets includes the Grasberg mining complex in Indonesia, the world’s largest copper and gold mine in terms of recoverable reserves, significant mining operations in the Americas, including the large scale Morenci and Safford minerals districts in North America and the Cerro Verde and El Abra operations in South America, and the highly prospective Tenke Fungurume minerals district in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At December 31, 2010, FCX had proven and probable copper reserves of 120.5 billion pounds.
Our global workforce includes over 29,700 employees. The company has a strong commitment to safety performance, environmental management and to the local communities where it operates. FCX is a founding member of the International Council on Mining and Metals and committed to implementation of the ICMM Sustainable Development Framework.
Our stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FCX”.