Job: Mine Water Technician II

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $25.50-$35/hr. 

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description:

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business in a safe, highly efficient and socially responsible manner. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years and today have mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax mine is located between Frisco and Leadville. Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour’s drive apart – separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles is underground). The Henderson mine is about 50 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire, and the mill is located between Dillon and Kremmling. Climax Molybdenum has the assets, drive and financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers. Take time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at one of our sites – the Climax mine and the Henderson mine and / or mill. Live life at the top!

Description

• Highly skilled employee who under general supervision performs duties related to the safe operation of a water treatment process and/or facility.
• Take and test water samples at various sampling locations to monitor water treatment process and different chemical levels therein; make adjustments as needed
• Inspect and monitor well pumps, booster pumps, water storage tanks and other machinery and processes of the Water Treatment System
• Record and document operation of plant during assigned shift in log books, electronically and/or on forms; calculate and record water production and chemical usage
• Maintain chemical inventory for water treatment process
• Maintain elevations on all water pools
• May operate a sludge densification plant: run clarifiers, monitoring neutralization tanks, adding chemicals as needed
• May calibrate pH and turbidity instruments
• Operate computer and/or manual controlled equipment starts and stops
• Ensure proper operations of automated pumps and motors
• Operate manual pumps, motors and valves
• May operate sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid and chlorine gas monitoring and safety equipment
• Adjust the flow of water and chemicals through the plant as needed
• Communicate equipment deficiencies to maintenance department
• Perform as a Fill-in Supervisor as needed
• Mentor and train other Water Treatment Operators
• Engage in the emergency repair and maintenance of treatment equipment, pumps, motors, sensing devices, instrumentation, and other equipment
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of experience in Water Treatment Plant operations, Water Distribution Systems and related equipment
• 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.
• May be required to attend training and obtain a water treatment or related licenses for the state in which the site is located
• Knowledge of site safety and health policies and procedures
• Familiar with proper call-out procedures
• Knowledge of site water sampling locations
• Knowledge of chemicals associated with water treatment process: lime, sulfuric acid, and polymer
• Knowledge of pH and turbidity
• Preferred High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in waste water treatment

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
• Employee may be required to work in environments that may include exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, noise, fumes, and gasses
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on uneven work surfaces and work on elevated platforms
• Frequently may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the work day
• May be required to work a non-standard schedule which may include shift work (other than day shift) in a 24/7/365 operation
• 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 allowed by applicable state laws

At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others.

Benefits:

We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees – offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. 

Compensation:

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $25.50 - $35.00/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. 

Safety / Work Conditions:

Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:

• Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
• Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).

Equal Opportunity Employer

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.