Description

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.  We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets on four continents, with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum.  As a core value, we pledge to continuously improve in meeting our commitment to work in the most safe, inclusive, environmentally and socially responsible manner practicable. Safety and health initiatives, both on and off the job, are a critically important investment in our employees.   We offer outstanding opportunities for individuals seeking a challenging, exciting and rewarding work environment for a company that supplies the world with metals that will sustain and expand economies and build infrastructure in developing nations.   A world of opportunities is available to individuals who share in our commitments.   Under general supervision, support the computing & communication environment, including desktop, servers, network infrastructure, wireless, voice and data communication systems.  Provide field technical support to end users and operational systems.  

• Set-up, deliver and install personal computers, telephone, network and peripheral equipment using established and defined procedures and processes.
• Configure, install, troubleshoot and monitor communications devices, including switches, hubs, wireless devices, MESH networking components, voice system, RF systems and other networking infrastructure (both copper and Fiber optic).
• Assist in the management of site's servers and process control infrastructure, including site virtual/physical servers and storage devices.
• Assist in the execution of projects related to MIS and process infrastructure.
• Actively participate in Safety and Environmental programs, ensure MIS policy compliance and site operational goals.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in computer/electronic systems hardware/software troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in Networking Communications, Wireless, Mesh, desktop/server and voice systems (PBX/VoIP).
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, protocols and technology including wireless networking equipment.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Must be customer service-oriented and possess good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime as business dictates.

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred
• Physical/Virtual server management training
• RF field experience
• A+ Certification
• Network + Certification
• Microsoft Server related certification
• Cisco entry Certification  (CCNA, CCENT)
• MESH network certification
• Fiber Optic Certified Technician
• Knowledge of Basic Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control.

• Work will be performed in an office, mine, outdoor or manufacturing plant setting.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or 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 Copper and Gold promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.