Fixed Plant Maintenance

Line of Progression
Last updated: 2/17/2023

Overview
This document outlines the process and requirements used to develop skills and knowledge for
promotion from Maintenance Helper (OM03 / TM03) through Certified Diagnostic Mechanic (OM07 /
TM07). The minimum requirements / expectations contained herein outline the knowledge and
experience an employee must possess and demonstrate to be competent and eligible for promotion.

Purpose
The purpose of this OM / TM structure is to ensure Maintenance employees are knowledgeable in
multiple operational areas of the business, which in turn will help the company operate more efficiently
and effectively. The development of employees will provide increased career opportunities for them while
addressing business needs such as having a strong employee bench when changes such as promotions,
transfers, etc., occur.

Process
Employees will take the written Flex Knowledge Assessment when entering the Maintenance Department
if they have not taken it through an apprentice program.

The Fixed Plant Maintenance Knowledge Assessment will assist the Supervisor, Sr. Supervisor or
Maintenance Superintendent in determining the competency of the employee in each area. The Training
Department will provide a breakdown of the scores in each competency area of the assessment. The
employee will have the opportunity to schedule technical training classes for the competency areas of the
test that they need improvement.

If the Supervisor does not believe that the individual has the required skills, then a bi-annual evaluation,
with an action plan and timeline will be completed using the Performance Matters Evaluation Form. This
will be reviewed and approved by the Sr. Supervisor and Human Resources Department. After approvals, a
conversation will take place wherein the employee, the action plan and the timeline will be discussed. It is
the Supervisor’s responsibility to provide hands-on training opportunities to support the development of
our employees. When the employee has successfully completed the defined action plan, their supervisor
will provide the Maintenance Superintendent or Sr. Supervisor the name of the person to be scheduled
for testing.

IMPORTANT: The employee will be responsible for driving the process. The Sr. Supervisor and Supervisor
are responsible for ensuring the training and field competency time is available to the employee.

Progression Flowchart

OM04 to OM06/TM06
OM05 / TM05 to
OM03 to OM04 to
OM05 / TM05 OM06 / TM06
OM07/TM07

Rev 0. 11/5/2021: Initial NA Rollout

Rev 1. 2/13/2023: Included TM7 Grade
Prerequisites for All Positions
• Excellent safety record
• Acceptable attendance
• No active counseling at Step 2
• All Performance Matters Evaluation competencies rated at 3 or above
• Supervisor recommendation for promotion to Sr. Supervisor or Maintenance Superintendent

Expectations / Requirements
MAINTENANCE HELPER (OM03) TO REPAIR EMPLOYEE (OM04)
• Employee must have a minimum of (1) year of experience in their area or a combination of
education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.
• Practical Skill Assessments will be determined by Department Supervision.
• A passing score not required on the Knowledge Assessment.

REPAIR EMPLOYEE (OM04) TO DIAGNOSTIC MECHANIC 1 (OM05 / TM05)

• Employee must have a minimum of (2) years of experience in their area or a combination of
education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.
• Successful completion of Knowledge and Practical Assessments:
o A 35% passing score (see Note on p. 3) required on the Flex Knowledge Assessment
o Practical Assessment – Demonstrate proficient basic welding skills.

DIAGNOSTIC MECHANIC I (OM05/TM05) TO DIAGNOSTIC MECHANIC II (OM06/TM06)

• Employee must have a minimum of (4) years of experience in their area or a combination of
education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.
• 75% FLEX score required
• Demonstrate proficient basic welding skills

DIAGNOSTIC MECHANIC II (OM06 / TM06) TO CERTIFIED DIAGNOSTIC MECHANIC (OM07 /TM07)

• Supervisor to provide recommendation for promotion only if there is an opening within the
Division for a Certified Diagnostic Mechanic.
• Employee must have a minimum of (6) years of experience in their area or a combination of
education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.
• Employee will take the Fixed Plant Maintenance Assessment if they have not taken it before.
o A 75% passing score (see Note on p. 3) or higher must be achieved.
• Employee will be scheduled to take the Practical Assessment consisting of (2) of the following
areas: Precision Alignment, Hydraulic Trouble Shooting, Install / Maintain Bearings Lubrication
Selection and one Area-Specific Selection.
o Employee will have obtained a Welding 3G Qualification.
o Practical Assessments will be proctored by the Training Department and will be pass /
fail based on the following Evaluation Rubric. An average score of 3.0 from all skills is
required to pass for OM07 / TM07.

Rev 0. 11/5/2021: Initial NA Rollout

Rev 1. 2/13/2023: Included TM7 Grade
 Rating Description
4 Mastered Skill: Completed skill with no assistance in a timely manner.
Not Mastered, Can Perform Skill Given Time: Completed skill with no
3
assistance, but excessive time was required or more than one attempt.
Not Mastered, Can Perform Skill with Assistance: Completed skill with
2
some assistance.
1 1 – Not Mastered, Can Only Perform Minimal Portions of the Skill

0 0 – Not Mastered, Cannot Perform Skill

• Employee demonstrates willingness to mentor fellow employees.
• Employee demonstrates task-specific leadership in the field in alignment with Freeport values.
• With the Supervisor’s recommendation and passing scores in both the Fixed Plant
Maintenance Assessment and the Practical Assessment, the employee will be scheduled for
an interview with the Sr. Supervisor, Maintenance Superintendent and Manager.
• The Sr. Supervisor will submit the promotion request to the Human Resource Department
with approval from the Maintenance Superintendent.

Note
If the employee does not achieve a 35% passing score for DMI or 75% for DMII, the Training Department
will provide a breakdown of the scores in each area of the assessment. The employee will have the
opportunity to improve their scores in an individual area one time, if a passing score is not obtained, they
must schedule technical training classes for the areas of the assessment that need improvement. The
entire assessment does not need to be retaken to improve their overall score.

Employees will have the option to use most recent assessment scores or retake entire assessment (1) time
before attending training to improve their overall score.

Rev 0. 11/5/2021: Initial NA Rollout

Rev 1. 2/13/2023: Included TM7 Grade