Senior Mechanical Engineer

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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 websi te to learn more.

This position may be eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do

Contribute and/or lead a team to develop all phases of design, re-design, systems failure analysis and prevention or other design functions within an appropriate time and cost.

Lead projects and serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on large/complex mine site Engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes, including the responsibility of approving work from other Engineering disciplines

Provide support to maintenance department by leading a Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) program

Serve as Project Engineering Leader to develop and author Engineering reports such as concept design, feasibility studies, alternative analysis, failure analysis and prevention, safe work practice, procedural manuals and final design documents

Develop and evaluate AFEs (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requirements

Evaluate and administer contracts, provisions of services and equipment, perform strategic planning and budgeting

Perform planning, scheduling and economic analysis

May supervise front/line or technical employees

Use design computer software such as AutoCAD, SAP, Microsoft Project and Pipe2010

Evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement and benchmark other operations for continuous improvement alternatives

Perform other duties as required

What You Bring To Freeport

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years of related experience in Engineering in a mine or industrial environment pertaining to equipment modifications and retro-fits, OR

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering in a mine or industrial environment pertaining to equipment modifications and retro-fits

Recent hands-on experience using the principles and practices of Mechanical Engineering at a mine or industrial site in two (2) of the following areas:

Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) to include vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound and infrared technology

Oil analysis for systems management

Leading Engineering and Construction activities for development projects

Implementing and managing maintenance improvement plans based on data analysis

Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of Mechanical Engineering

Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions

Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to actively listen and to adapt behavior and communication style based upon the audience

Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Skill in following safety practices, and recognizing, controlling and/or eliminating hazards

Ability to build trust and credibility with employees/peers and establish common goals and expectations

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification

Leadership Capabilities

Working knowledge and experience in project management

Basic working knowledge and experience in civil/structural design and construction

Strong knowledge of MSHA and OSHA regulations

Experience in cost estimating for electrical projects

Experience with project financials, including S-curves and AFEs

Skills in developing, reviewing, P&IDs, civil and electrical drawings

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  $105,000-$145,000  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

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