Lyle Mortensen has extensive experience in the mining industry, currently serving as a Maintenance Planner II at Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. since March 1999, where expertise includes resource planning and scheduling to effectively manage work demands. Prior to this role, Lyle worked as a Pipefitter/Fabrication and Pipe Welder at Kellogg Brown and Root pty ltd from January 1992 to November 1999. Lyle's educational background includes a high school diploma from Duncan High School in Duncan, AZ, obtained between 1974 and 1977, as well as coursework at Eastern Arizona College during 1977-1978.