Senior Planner - MW&E

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production, and fosters a culture supported by our core values. 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. Where You Will Work Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open‑pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed‑ore leach pad and stacking system, a low‑grade ROM leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode. Morenci is a unique company town where employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing or a $750 monthly housing allowance for on‑site staff who meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health‑care facilities, state‑of‑the‑art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Responsibilities Directly supervise the division Planners and other planning department staff. Set meaningful objectives for the division Planners; develop and maintain effective working relationships with front line supervisors; monitor and perform quality control of planning processes through data measurement; ensure adherence to all safety policies and procedures. Instrumental in ensuring that operational excellence is achieved in all maintenance activities. Support the Superintendent’s success in achieving a safe job outcome and overall departmental effectiveness. Apply personal expertise and knowledge while managing planning/scheduling processes to ensure appropriate daily, short‑term, and long‑range planning and scheduling techniques are followed. Ensure quality control in the application of planning processes and procedures. Pay special attention to preparation, communication, facilitation of intradepartmental activities and requirements, daily transaction requirements, and post‑job follow up. Drive the divisional “Runtime Forecasting” process execution and outcomes by: Overseeing development of detailed monthly plans for each area; Facilitating a productive reconciliation meeting with all mine stakeholders; Conducting a success‑against‑plan analysis each month. Collate and prepare division planning budget recommendations for the Superintendent. Ensure budget, forecast costs, parts availability and overall material management processes are in line with expectations. Spend time in the field providing review of job preparation, execution, and follow‑up. Ensure that pre‑job and post‑job requirements are consistently accomplished to Freeport‑McMoRan standards. Provide adequate and timely feedback to division Superintendent on planning processes and schedules. Perform other duties as requested. Qualifications High school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of progressive maintenance experience in mining/mfg or industrial operations, including five (5) years in a leadership or supervisory role; OR Associate’s degree in a technical field and six (6) years related experience in field maintenance in mining/mfg or industrial operations, including three (3) years in a leadership or supervisory role; OR Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field and four (4) years of progressive maintenance experience in mining/mfg or industrial operations, including supervisory or lead experience. Strong mentoring capabilities in leadership, professionalism, organization/technical skills, etc. Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques. Extensive working knowledge of Freeport‑McMoRan standards, practices, and strategies. Extensive knowledge and experience in SAP, including all maintenance, operations, statistics, general, and related modules, tables, and files; and familiarity with other software related to maintenance functions and systems. 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. Competent in use of MS Office software. Significant project organization experience. Thorough understanding of the parts/materials management process, as well as the SAP parts inventory process. All‑round communication skills, both orally and in writing, with staff from various levels throughout the organization. Ability to develop and maintain strong positive working relationships. Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards. Candidate Requirements Must understand and apply verbal and written work and safety‑related instructions and procedures given in English. Must communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards. Ability to work in a potentially stressful environment. Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, potentially exposing to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles. Regularly required to stand and sit; may frequently climb stairs and ladders; work on elevated platforms; talk, hear and see. May be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to twenty (20) 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 required equipment. Will be required to travel up to twenty percent (20%) of the time. Freeport‑McMoRan promotes a drug/ alcohol‑free work environment through mandatory pre‑employment drug testing and on‑going random testing as per applicable State Laws. 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. Benefits The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $87,500–$120,000, reflecting base salary only; actual base pay depends on experience, qualifications, skills and other factors. Eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and personal performance. Employees required to work on‑site receive a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Freeport‑McMoRan is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a drug‑/alcohol‑free work environment and do not request payment for job‑related expenses from applicants. Please disregard any suspicious emails and report the incident to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Freeport-McMoRan