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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Production Support & Development Technician I... - **Company:** Freeport-McMoRan Inc. - **Location:** Safford, AZ, United States - **Salary:** $43,680.0 - $60,320.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheets, Databases - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gkzv1z ## About the Role + Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing + Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions + Ability to successfully work in a team environment Preferred Qualifications + High School Diploma or GED + Proficient in MS Excel to develop and maintain spreadsheets, reports and other documentation + SX/EW and Leaching experience + Mobile equipment including overhead cranes + Experience with mathematic and/or numbers based tasks + Experience with chemical sample preparation and/or analysis + Ability to follow detailed, technical instructions, strong organizational, and documentation skills + Ability and willingness to travel to mine sites with occasional overnight stay + Experience working in an ISO 9001/EMS 14001/OHSAS 18001 environment ## Description _At Freeport-McMoRan, 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._ **_Apply Today! _** Where You Will Work Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology. What You Will Do Under close supervision, performs routine SX/EW and Leach testing functions. Duties include but are not limited to data collection, sample collection and preparation; mine site support and assist in the development and optimization of site processes. + Assist in the collection of data and samples, which may include traveling to mine sites + Assist in preparation of samples for analysis using appropriate established techniques and methods + Assist in the installation and set-up of instruments and equipment + May assist in maintaining laboratory, field instrumentation and equipment + May enter data into spreadsheets/databases + Follow and understand MSHA and OSHA rules and regulations, Environmental rules and regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work area instructions + Participate in safety and environmental activities + Use plant and laboratory equipment correctly at all times + Perform housekeeping and other duties as required, + 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. + Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws. + A valid driver's license is required + Work is in an outdoor, laboratory or mine setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles + 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 Equal Opportunity Employer _Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. 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