Metallurgist II

Freeport-McMoRan•Bagdad, AZ

3d•$90,000 - $124,500•Onsite

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today! 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 website to learn more. What You Will Do Assist in Metallurgical study, development, testing and analyses of designs, processes, or procedures. Report on Metallurgical or process issues and make recommendation to Chief Metallurgist on how to resolve/correct the issues. Review and recommend new or enhanced Metallurgical testing equipment or protocols. Contribute to the improvement of Metallurgical process. Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment. Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, State and Federal regulations. Maintain current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry, or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of experience in Metallurgy or related Scientific field, OR
Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry, or related Engineering discipline and two (2) years of related experience in Metallurgy or related Scientific field.
Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex Metallurgical and processing analyses.
Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
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.

Responsibilities

Assist in Metallurgical study, development, testing and analyses of designs, processes, or procedures.
Report on Metallurgical or process issues and make recommendation to Chief Metallurgist on how to resolve/correct the issues.
Review and recommend new or enhanced Metallurgical testing equipment or protocols.
Contribute to the improvement of Metallurgical process.
Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, State and Federal regulations.
Maintain current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
Perform other duties as required.