HVAC Technician

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   

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 center, golf course and fitness center. 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.  Visit the Bagdad town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of main cooling/heating systems
• Install, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, belts, fans, coils, compressors, etc.
• Work with furnaces, boilers, stoves, heat exchangers, burners, blowers, fans and radiant heaters
• Responsible for maintaining electrical controls associated directly with the refrigeration/cooling equipment
• Recover refrigerant and provide associated documentation
• Perform other duties as required

What You Bring To Freeport

• Two (2) years of applicable experience in Residential and Commercial HVAC maintenance and installation
• May require specific HVAC Certification(s) as specified by work site
• Able to use a variety of computer software applications, especially Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret refrigerant system pressures
• Demonstrated ability to understand the hazards associated with working on/around HVAC equipment, troubleshooting HVAC refrigerant, electrical (480/208 3 phase and 120 volt), and gas systems
• Demonstrated ability to braze/solder refrigerant line-set and coils for installation and repair applications
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot electrical/electronic controls associated with HVAC systems
• Ability to independently install, diagnose, repair, replace, and balance a wide variety of heating, ventilation, cooling systems and ice makers
• Ability to perform proper refrigerant recovery and reporting
• Self-motivated and willing to work with and be a contributing member of the HVAC team
• Ability to communication with all employees at all levels

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of training in a Trade School program for HVAC Electrical/Mechanical and Chillers Operation and Maintenance
• Five (5) years of applicable experience in Residential and Commercial HVAC Maintenance and Installation
• North American Technicians Excellence (NATE) Certificate
• Industry Competency Exam (ICE) Certification
• Ability to assist with the design and planning of new and retrofit HVAC installations
• Experience with refrigeration systems (i.e. Mine Air, Sigma, etc.) as used on Industrial shovels and drills
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, maintain and install Chiller systems
• Working knowledge of SAP software

What We Offer You 

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $27.00 - $36.00/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 and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.  

• 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  
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!  

What We Require   

• 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.  
• 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.  

Equal Opportunity Employer  

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.