Autonomous Mining Systems Coordinator

At Freeport-Mc Mo Ran , 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.
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Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic centre, golf course and fitness centre. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world’s first commercial‑scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.

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The Autonomous Mining System Coordinator is responsible for implementing the mine model for Mine Star Command for hauling, while providing effective support to other personnel, including the Autonomous Mining Controls Specialist and Autonomous Mining Pit Technicians. The Autonomous Mining System Coordinator will work to manage the mine model, review system operations, ensure data quality, troubleshoot, and maintain onboard files.

• Ensures accurate completion of documentation and data entry where necessary. Troubleshoots assignments, communications issues and escalates issues that cannot be resolved. Monitors operations/processes and system performance to ensure key performance indicators are met.
• Prioritises work to meet shift objectives. Follow specific operating procedures. Complete and validate shift reports, shift handover and document all issues requiring follow up.
• Ensure prompt communication with affected parties when plans or decisions are modified. Ensure communication with peers, supervision and other employees contribute to safe and collaborative working relationships. Communicate with team members and contractors to ensure all necessary information is provided. Liaise with other departments, internal and external, to coordinate activities, including but not limited to maintenance, engineering, etc.
• Comply and adhere with all company policies, regulations and procedures. Report autonomous related incidents as soon as practicable. Participate in safety meetings, investigations and safety programmes.
• Perform other duties as requested

• Four (4) years of related operational experience in a mining environment including systems and troubleshooting experience
• Experience managing systems such as Mine Star, Modular or similar dispatch systems.
• Proficient in computer operation and application.
• Action oriented.
• Approachable and displays active listening skills.
• Organisational and priority setting – able to make complex decisions and prioritise outcomes.
• Negotiation skills – ability to achieve target outcomes in an environment of competing priorities.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical mining related discipline

Criteria/

Conditions:

• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including 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‑Mc Mo Ran  promotes a drug/alcohol‑free work environment through the use of mandatory pre‑employment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws.

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently$31.00 - $42.00/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…