Operational Readiness Planner

Freeport McMoRan • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $97,500 - $138,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Operational Readiness Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the successful transition of capital projects from the design and construction phases into fully operational business units. This position is responsible for developing, consolidating, and managing Operational Readiness schedules, budgets, progress tracking, and reporting across a global portfolio of capital projects. Working closely with project controls teams, site leadership, and key stakeholders, the Operational Readiness Planner ensures accurate, timely, and transparent information is developed, captured, analyzed, and communicated throughout the project lifecycle. This role is instrumental in aligning readiness activities with project objectives and supporting a seamless transition to sustainable operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering, Business, or related scientific field and six (6) years related experience and familiarity with processes, systems, and terminology in project management, engineering, operations, maintenance, and construction
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 20% to support operations and projects at North American sites, including Bagdad, Morenci, Safford, and other company locations.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally up to 10-25%, primarily to operations and project sites in South America, including Chile and Peru, as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Project Management Professional
• Primavera Enterprise P6 experience
• Project Planning experience
• Project Controls experience
• Operational Readiness project experience
• Commissioning project experience
• Ability to speak technical Spanish and/or Bahasa Indonesia in addition to English

Responsibilities

• Develop, consolidate, and manage Operational Readiness Plans for a global portfolio of capital projects, including expansions and both greenfield and brownfield developments.
• Maintain readiness scope, schedules, budgets, Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) development, and progress tracking programs to support successful project execution.
• Partner with Project and Site Leadership to provide clear, accurate, and timely communication of Operational Readiness progress.
• Proactively identify and address scope, cost, and schedule challenges to ensure readiness objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with Project Readiness Managers (PRMs) and cross-functional teams to continuously refine and optimize Operational Readiness Plans as projects progress through development and execution, ensuring alignment with project requirements and operational goals.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 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 auto, home and pet
• Internal progression opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level