Engineer II

Freeport McMoRan•Clifton, AZ
•$87,500 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Freeport-McMoRan is hiring an Engineer II for its Morenci operations, an open-pit copper mining complex located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona. The role reviews and investigates assigned engineering projects and develops appropriate recommendations. It may serve as project manager or technical advisor for small-to-medium site construction, expansion, or modification projects, and evaluates and administers vendor contracts for services and equipment. The position collaborates on strategic planning and budgeting for designated engineering areas and assists with developing and evaluating capital Appropriation Requests. It manages a specific program or project and may supervise people. The role works on complex issues, implementing solutions through strategy-setting and delegation, and collaborates with managers and site or functional leaders. It works under moderate supervision, with latitude to set objectives, priorities, and timelines that may affect a department or work group. The position has no budgetary responsibility. Other duties may be assigned. Morenci is a company town with access to outdoor recreation and amenities including company housing or a potential $750 monthly housing allowance for eligible onsite employees, a daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, fitness centers, a movie theater, and a skate park. Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and all required training or testing. Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift, at a 24/7, 365-day operation. Pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing may apply as allowed by law.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and three years of related engineering experience, or a master’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and two years of related engineering experience.
  • 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, including shifts other than day shift, at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
  • Pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing may be required as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

  • CMRP, CRL, or CRE certification.
  • Experience performing RCFA, FMEA, or asset lifecycle assessments.

Responsibilities

  • Review and investigate assigned engineering projects and develop appropriate recommendations.
  • Serve as project manager or technical advisor on small-to-medium site construction, expansion, or modification projects.
  • Evaluate and administer vendor contracts for services and equipment.
  • Collaborate in strategic planning and budgeting for designated engineering areas.
  • Assist in developing and evaluating capital Appropriation Requests.
  • Manage a specific program or project and may supervise people.
  • Work on complex issues and implement solutions through strategy determination and delegation.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

  • $750 monthly housing allowance for eligible employees required to work onsite, subject to program guidelines.
  • 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, and holiday pay.
  • Parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
  • Internal progression opportunities.
  • Company housing is available.
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