Senior NDT Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior NDT Technician to join our Reliability Centered Maintenance team at Freeport-McMoRan Inc. This role requires a strong background in mechanical maintenance repair/rebuild experience with industrial equipment, as well as a working knowledge of moving and rotating equipment.

• Monitor equipment ranging from the SX/EW, Smelter, Water System, Crushing/Conveying, Concentrator, Mine (Shovels, Drills, Haulage), Refining, Rod Plant, and outlying areas
• Perform ultrasound, phased array ultrasound, eddy current, dye penetrant, magnetic particle data collection utilizing current technology
• Utilize current software to load, dump, and analyze ultrasonic route data, as well as build and update associated data sets and databases
• Report building/giving presentations utilizing various software programs, daily planning, including but not limited to Maintenance Plans and Maintenance orders utilizing the current CMMS
• Learn various RCM/PdM technologies, primarily ultrasonic analysis and the associated software with future development into additional technologies
• Support the RCM Program and its continual development; educate other personnel in any area of the RCM Program
• Administer the collection and analysis of real-time data using various predictive technologies, develop advanced diagnostic tools, make recommendations to Maintenance, complete and submit work orders as necessary
• Communicate effectively to provide, receive, and implement constructive feedback to support the mentoring program
• Data collection, analysis and reporting utilizing, but not limited to, the following technologies: Phased Array Ultrasound, Eddy Current, Conventional Ultrasound, UT TOFD Method, Array Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant, Other NDT Technologies
• Actively participate with Maintenance and Planning groups
• Perform additional duties as required

• Minimum of seven (7) years of hands-on mechanical maintenance repair/rebuild experience with industrial equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, etc.)
• A working knowledge and understanding of moving and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and conveyors, from an operations and maintenance perspective, electrically and mechanically
• A working knowledge and understanding of basic prints and ability to read them
• Journeyman level ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude
• Ability to work in a team with high regard for safety and environmental concerns and with a strong commitment to policies
• Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy straining, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company
• Ability to work in very small compartments, elevated work areas, and hot equipment safely
• Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Work, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Possess Level I Ultrasound certification or obtain within one (1) year of hire date
• Valid state driver's license (or able to obtain one)
• Satisfactory performance record (internal applicant)

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of ten (10) years of hands-on mechanical maintenance repair/rebuild experience with industrial equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, etc.)
• A working knowledge and understanding of moving and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and conveyors, from an operations and maintenance perspective, electrically and mechanically
• A working knowledge and understanding of basic prints and ability to read them
• Journeyman level ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials
• Prior Ultrasonic Testing (UT) experience
• Experience with Ultrasonic data collection utilizing current technology (Olympus)
• Certification in Phased Array, Conventional UT, or other NDT technologies
• Experience with NDT technologies (Magnetic-Particle, Dye Penetrant, etc.)
• Certification and or experience with Eddy Current or Eddy Current Array
• Experience with RCFA

• 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