Job: Tailings Dam Operator Trainee

Job Description

Job Type: Hourly

Wage: $20-$26.50/hr. 

Location: Climax, CO.

Job Description

Why You Should Apply For This Job:

At Climax Molybdenum, 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.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Where You Will Work 

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years, with mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax Mine is located between Frisco and Leadville – the seat of Lake County and the highest incorporated city in the United States.    At an elevation of over 10,000 feet, the rich historic town of Leadville is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Our employees and their families can enjoy hiking, camping, ultramarathon activities, skiing, and boating in the area. Some attractions in Leadville include the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Ski Cooper, Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, Tabor Opera House and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area, take a chance to advance your career with Climax Molybdenum and live life at the top! 

What You Will Do

• Performs duties related to the operation and maintenance of tailings compoundments
• May assist with and perform:
• Minor repairs on valves, spickets and pressure systems
• Drain valve replacements and plugging and patching leaks
• Routine inspections of dams and competition required documentation
• Maintenance activities
• Responsible for having knowledge of:
• Mantling and dismantling spickets on tailing lines
• Proper lock-out procedures of tailings line to perform valve replacements
• Procedures for controlling pressure of slurry into tailings dam and changing pressure on main tailings line
• Algae pond process which includes monitoring and setting flow rates into correct lines
• May communicate with thickener operator on flows to tailings dam
• Responsible for learning the monitoring system on tailings line and may assist in performing adjustments as necessary
• May operate mobile equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, water trucks, motor graders, boom trucks, dump trucks, light duty vehicles, fusion machines, forklifts, and utilize hand and power tools
• Perform area housekeeping
• Perform other duties as required

What You Bring To Freeport

• Three (3) months experience in an industrial environment
• 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 understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English 
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures and applicable safety standards

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Knowledge of tailings process

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $20.00 - $26.50/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.

• 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 

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 [email protected].  

**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 “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.