Leadville, Colorado
Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
Climax Molybdenum Co., a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan, is the world's leading molybdenum producer and supplier. Our global operations include both primary and byproduct molybdenum mines, integrated global operations, and local customer care. We provide our worldwide partners with the most reliable supply and highest quality molybdenum and rhenium products. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially responsible manner.
We offer outstanding opportunities for individuals who seek challenging, exciting and rewarding work for a company that supplies molybdenum for a variety of high-value applications in industries ranging from steel and oil to aerospace and construction. We encourage you to take some time to explore your career opportunities at Climax Molybdenum.
This position is located at the Climax Mine site off of CO-91 between Silverthorne, CO and Leadville, CO. This is a rural, alpine area approximately two hours from the Denver metropolitan area. The mine is at an altitude of approximately 10,200 feet. In the winter, the average high temperature is 31 degrees and the average low is 3 degrees. In the summer, the average high temperature is 71 degrees and the average low is 38 degrees. The average snowfall in Lake/Chafee counties is in excess of 200 inches per year.
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.
The Senior RCM Technicians monitor equipment ranging from motors, pumps and mills to gear boxes and various drives
Vibration data collection and Analysis utilizing latest technologies (CSI)
Utilization of current software to load, download, and analyze vibration route data, as well as, build and update the associated databases (AP sets, alarm sets, etc.)
Perform alignments, including multiple coupling arrangements, multiple equipment arrangements, sheave to sheave, using reverse dial indicator, Laser, etc.
Perform dual and single plane balancing
Miscellaneous tooling work such as precision drilling and tapping to install monitoring equipment, etc. Installation of vibration mounting pads, transducers, etc.
Tracking and collection of bearings and other components
Data collection, analysis and reporting utilizing the following technologies:
Vibration
Infrared Thermography
Tribology
Non Destructive Testing (NDT), including UT and UE
Motor Test Equipment
Creation of reports / findings, presenting solutions utilizing various software programs, daily planning, including but not limited to MSTs and work orders utilizing the current Machine Health Manager Software
Learn various RCM/PdM technologies, primarily vibration analysis, thermography, tribology, NDT and the associated software to ensure future development into additional technologies
Support the RCM Program and its continual development; educate other personnel in any area of the RCM Program
Actively collaborate with Maintenance and Planning groups
Communicate effectively to provide, receive, and implement constructive feedback to support the mentoring program
Perform other duties as may be assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of hands-on mechanical / electrical maintenance repair / rebuild experience with industrial equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, etc.) that includes:
Working knowledge and understanding of moving and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, etc., from an operations and maintenance perspective, mechanically and electrically
Proven ability to read, comprehend and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials
Previous RCM/PdM experience to include one or more of the following:
Certified Level One (or above) Vibration Analyst with minimum of one (1) year of experience in mining/processing/smelting environment
Certified Level One (or above) in Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing with minimum of two (2) years of experience in mining/processing/smelting environment (Preferred)
Certified Level Two (or above) Thermographer with minimum of three (3) years of experience in mining/processing/smelting environment
OR
Possess Level One Thermographer AND Motor Testing skills with at least two (2) years of experience in mining/processing/smelting environment
Ability to work in a team with a high regard for Quality and Environmental concerns and with a strong commitment to Safety and Safe Production
Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company
Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Demonstrate strong support to the RCM Program and its continual development
Valid state Driver’s License
Satisfactory performance record (internal applicant, including work, safety, and environmental performance)
Demonstrate orientation to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately each time
Proven experience performing field alignment and balancing functions
Hands-on experience with laser alignment equipment, including sheave alignment tools and shaft to shaft alignment tools
Hands on experience balancing of rotating equipment
Computer experience with current Machine Health Management Software (internal applicant)
Completed Arc Flash training, Confined Space training, and LOTOTO (internal applicant)