Senior Innovation Engineer

Why You Should Apply for This Job

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   

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. As a Hybrid employee, you’ll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in-person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements.

Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities. 

Description

Under general supervision, provides tracking and monitoring of the reliability and production of the plant or fleet. Provides technical advice and guidance for execution of methods, engineering solutions, tactics and strategies for enhancing the overall reliability and production of the plant or fleet.

• Leads brain-storming and fact finding sessions at the site level and researches proven external solutions to similar site issues
• Implements lessons learned and best practices from other sites and external parties at the site level
• Influences and motivates change in operational behavior and processes at a site level
• Makes observations, reports and root cause analysis to Chief Innovation Engineer regarding continuous improvement opportunities on assigned sites
• Perform other duties as required
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and five (5) years related experience in engineering or related field, OR
• Master's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering or related field.
• Strength in probability, statistical analysis and reliability engineering
• Analytical Sophistication - report and KPI creation, new analysis development, ad-hoc analysis using conventional and big-data methods applied to new data shapes
• Strength with software tools (SAP, Business Objects, R, Python, SQL and Excel in a big data environment, etc.)
• Knowledge of the processes, costs, schedules, constraints and deliverables of assigned sites to improve safety, process efficiencies, production rates, cost controls and protection of the environment
• Knowledge of the equipment and associated SOPs at a site level
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strength in conduction Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and/or Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Strong industry knowledge of mining and processing, familiarity with mining terminology and credibility with the field
• Strong experience developing and delivering training and document writing
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including mentoring junior engineers
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related engineering discipline
• Six Sigma experience or certification
• Persuasive speaking skills
  
  

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the course of the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
  
  

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $98,000-$137,000. 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 auto, home and pet 
• Internal progression opportunities 
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! 
  
  

What We Require

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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