Senior Infrared Technician

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    Tyrone is an open-pit copper mining complex located in Grant County, New Mexico – just 10 miles south of the historic mining community of Silver City. The copper processing facilities currently consist of a solvent extraction/electrowinning operation with an annual maximum capacity of approximately 100 million pounds of copper.     The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone.  Visit Silver City 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, Smelter, Water System, Concentrator, Crushing/Conveying, Rod Plant, Refining, Mine (Shovels, Drills, Haulage), outlying areas and Power System (lines/substations) Infrared, airborne ultrasound, corona, and motor testing data collection utilizing current technology (FLIR, UViRCO, and SKF Baker) Utilization of the current software to load, dump, and analyze ultrasonic route data, as well as, build and update the associated data sets and databases (alarms, trends, etc.) Report building/giving presentations utilizing various software programs, daily planning, including but not limited to Maintenance Plans and Maintenance orders utilizing the current CMMS Learn various RCM/PdM technologies, primarily Infrared, Motor Testing (on and off line), Corona, Lubrication, and development into other technologies Support the RCM Program and its continual development; educate other personnel in any area of the RCM Program Administer the collection and analysis of real-time data using various predictive technologies, timely reporting and summary reporting (RCFA's) utilizing technology such as infrared thermography, airborne ultrasound, motor test equipment, corona test equipment, etc. 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 electrical maintenance experience with industrial equipment (substations, switchgear, pumps, motors, drive systems, etc.) that includes: A working knowledge and understanding of moving and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and conveyors, from an operations and maintenance