Overview
At Freeport-McMoRan, the Diesel Diagnostic Mechanic role involves performing diagnostic, maintenance, and repair tasks on heavy equipment in a collaborative and safety-focused environment. The position is based at the Tyrone copper mining complex in New Mexico, where employees are encouraged to grow in their careers.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic, maintenance and repair of heavy equipment such as Haul Trucks, Water Trucks, and Dozers.
- Remove, repair and install transmissions, engines, brakes, differentials, pumps, motors, and other heavy equipment systems.
- Conduct mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance on hydraulic, power train and engine systems.
- Prioritize and make decisions regarding equipment repair as needed.
- Maintain work orders and perform work area inspections.
- Operate mobile equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, and boom trucks.
- Perform various welding techniques including Carbon arc, Plasma, Mig, Tig, and Stick.
- Act as a Fill-in Supervisor as required.
- Train and mentor other employees.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Two years’ experience in mechanical/maintenance crafts or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair.
- Completion of academic and practical competencies required for the role.
- Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions in English.
- Ability to communicate in English regarding job assignments and procedures.
- Ability to prioritize repairs and possess excellent decision-making skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot machine systems.
- Ability to work and effectively communicate with others.
- Ability to read and use blueprints.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO
Additional Information
- 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.