Supervisor Laboratory

Requisition ID: 135531

Location:

Safford, AZ, US, 85546

Category: Scientific Services

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

_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! _**

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**Where You Will Work **

Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.

**Description**

Under general supervision, supervises, coordinates and controls the safe and efficient operation of an assigned work unit.

+ Assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff for assigned work unit.

+ Implement production plans according to approved schedule

+ May participate in the full range of daily operational duties, performing the most difficult

+ Inspects and evaluates work in progress, identifies any problem areas, and may direct remedial action

+ Conducts performance evaluations on subordinate staff

+ Prepares estimates of the staffing, materials, and equipment requirements for projected work activities

+ Maintains an inventory of parts and materials

+ Approves purchases of materials and equipment

+ Maintains time, materials and equipment use reports

+ Requisitions tools, supplies, materials and equipment

+ Trains staff in safety procedures

+ Maintains safety data sheets for crews

+ Performs other duties as required

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ High School diploma or GED **and** five (5) years of related operational experience, **including** supervisory or lead experience; **OR**

+ Bachelor's degree in a technical mining related discipline **with** at least one (1) summer internship experience (or equivalent) working in a mining or industrial environment

+ Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required

+ Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques

+ Skilled in resolving day-to-day questions/problems regarding equipment, materials, methods and procedures needed to complete projects

+ 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

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office and LIMS

+ Five (5) years of experience in a laboratory setting

**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

+ Work is 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

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see

+ Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday

+ Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing 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 annual pay range for this role is currently **$72,000-$98,000.** 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 (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/Total\_Rewards\_Estimate\_3.4.pdf) 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 (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en\_US) 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.

**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]_ _._