Senior Reliability Engineer

Freeport McMoRan•Empire, CO

4d•$97,500 - $138,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Reliability Engineer works to improve equipment and process reliability at Climax Molybdenum’s Henderson mine or mill. The role identifies system constraints and pursues their elimination through continuous improvement, while developing maintenance methods that support uninterrupted production, process efficiency, and lower production costs. The engineer leads or performs root cause analyses, recommends corrective actions and technologies, researches reliability practices, and evaluates equipment and processes onsite. The position also establishes equipment performance indicators, identifies preventive-maintenance opportunities, analyzes computerized maintenance management system data, and recommends engineering solutions to reduce safety hazards. The Henderson mine is an underground molybdenum operation approximately 42 miles west of Denver; its mill is located 15 miles from the mine. Employees required to work onsite may be eligible for a monthly housing allowance, subject to program guidelines. Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and required training or testing. The operation runs 24/7, 365 days a year, and employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift. Employment is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing testing as permitted by law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and five years of related engineering experience, or a master’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and three years of related engineering experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
Ability to understand information and ideas and communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Customer focus and ability to provide quality service to improve equipment and process reliability.
Knowledge and understanding of reliability-centered maintenance practices.
Experience with engineering design drawings and schematics.
Self-starter with solid integrity.
Understanding of the importance of safety, legality, and quality.
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and all required training and/or testing.
Must pass mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as permitted by applicable laws.

Responsibilities

Identify system constraints and pursue their elimination through continuous improvement.
Develop maintenance methods to improve process efficiency and reliability, helping prevent equipment failures from interrupting production and reduce production costs.
Lead or perform root cause analyses of equipment failures and help identify and implement corrective actions or technologies.
Research reliability processes and identify ways to predict and improve reliability.
Evaluate existing processes and equipment onsite and establish departmental expectations for precision maintenance.
Review and establish key performance indices for equipment.
Lead failure mode and effects analyses to identify preventive-maintenance opportunities and maintenance plans.
Analyze current CMMS data for equipment health indicators and identify reports to measure those indicators.
Develop and provide a safety perspective for equipment and processes, recommending engineering solutions or methods to eliminate hazards.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Onsite employees may be eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, subject to program guidelines.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
401(k) plan with employer contribution or 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.
The role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payments based on company and individual performance.