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Rodney Jones

Globe,AZ

Summary

I have over 37 years of experience in the mining industry, having worked in both the Smelting and EW/SX divisions. I have 18 years of experience in supervision, the last 9 of which has been at the Sr. Supervisor level. I am very passionate about the onboarding process, as I was the Sr Supervisor over the initial development and implementation of the U-crew program here at Miami.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Smelter Op's Sr. Supervisor - Material Handling

Freeport-McMoRan
09.2015 - Current
  • Coordinated, supervised and evaluated work of subordinates and reallocated staff and resources to meet performance requirements.
  • Oversaw the implementation of the Blending Plant into the concentrate handling process.
  • Sr. Supervisor over the creation and implementation of the U-crew group at Miami operations.
  • Active member of the Miami Safety Process Audit team.


Interim Sr Supervisor - Material Handling

Freeport-McMoRan
02.2015 - 09.2015

Tasked with making sure departmental goals are reached. Also working on long term projects for the department.

  • Implemented a self auditing program for safety items in all areas.
  • Developed and implemented daily checklists to make sure tasks are being completed.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of item specific area safety audits.
  • Managed the upgrade of all berms in the area to meet code.
  • Have instilled accountability in the department.
  • Reviewed all Sop/Risk Assessments in the area for quality.

Smelter OP's Supervisor - Isa/Elf

Freeport-McMoRan
11.2006 - 02.2015

Supervised a crew of 13 to make sure jobs were safely completed in a timely fashion. Also watched over the process and troubleshot problems in the area.


  • Set crew goals and expectations.
  • Performed evaluations and was in charge of training records.
  • Acted as relief Sr. Supervisor for area when he was away from plant.
  • Developed expectations for matte tappers.
  • Developed checklists for Isa tappers, lance floor and ground floor jobs.
  • In charge of the Wesp/Matte fume scrubber jobs during shutdowns.
  • Watched the various jobs on shutdowns to make sure contractors were obeying safety rules and regulations.

Acting Lead Tech - Smelter Isa/Elf

Phelps Dodge
04.2006 - 11.2006

In charge of running the Electric furnace crew. Making sure jobs were safely completed and troubleshooting problems in the area.


  • Work with the control room to make sure area objectives were being reached.
  • Monitor jobs to make sure employees were working safely and productively.
  • Responsible for training fellow crew members.

OM4 Operations Tech.

Phelps Dodge
01.2002 - 04.2006

Performed a variety of jobs in the Isa/Elf department.

  • Matte Tapper, Slag Skimmer, Slag return launder man, Loader operator, Trouble shooter.
  • Ran various pieces of equipment including Bobcat, forklift, 966 loader, Versa handler, and Slag hauler.

Solvent Extraction Control Room Operator

Phelps Dodge
02.2001 - 01.2002

Monitored and controlled the process at the solvent extraction plant.


  • Took and ran samples.
  • Recorded sample results in log.
  • Monitored pumps and tank levels throughout sx/ dump leach area.
  • Responsible for taking readings at specified times and recording in log book.
  • Responsible for trouble shooting problems in the area and writing work orders to have repairs made.
  • Responsible for monitoring radio transmissions and giving direction as required

OM4 Operations Tech. - Miami EW Tankhouse

Cyprus Miami Mining
06.1988 - 02.2001
  • Qualified overhead crane operator.
  • Qualified scale man and shipping coordinator.
  • Crane operation trainer.
  • Qualified on every position in Operations.

Smelter Operator

Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company
08.1987 - 06.1988
  • Worked in electric furnace and anode plant areas.
  • General laborer and forklift operator.

Education

Certification - Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics

Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZ
05-1984

High School Diploma -

Miami High School
Miami, AZ
05-1983

Skills

  • Training content creation
  • Technical reviews
  • Schedule development
  • Training and mentoring
  • Department organization
  • Program Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Collaborate cross-functionally
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Operations Management
  • Risk Management
  • Priority management

Training

I have completed many different classes over the years on Behavioral Leadership, Crucial Conversations, HR principles, Leadership development, interacting with employees of all generations, etc.. 

Timeline

Smelter Op's Sr. Supervisor - Material Handling

Freeport-McMoRan
09.2015 - Current

Interim Sr Supervisor - Material Handling

Freeport-McMoRan
02.2015 - 09.2015

Smelter OP's Supervisor - Isa/Elf

Freeport-McMoRan
11.2006 - 02.2015

Acting Lead Tech - Smelter Isa/Elf

Phelps Dodge
04.2006 - 11.2006

OM4 Operations Tech.

Phelps Dodge
01.2002 - 04.2006

Solvent Extraction Control Room Operator

Phelps Dodge
02.2001 - 01.2002

OM4 Operations Tech. - Miami EW Tankhouse

Cyprus Miami Mining
06.1988 - 02.2001

Smelter Operator

Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company
08.1987 - 06.1988

Certification - Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics

Universal Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Miami High School
Rodney Jones