Senior Innovation Engineer - Military Veterans
at Freeport-McMoRan
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
- 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
Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.
Phoenix, AZ
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. FCX operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum. FCX is the world’s largest publicly traded copper producer and has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. FCX is also the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer.
The company’s portfolio of assets includes the Grasberg mining complex in Indonesia, the world’s largest copper and gold mine in terms of recoverable reserves, significant mining operations in the Americas, including the large scale Morenci and Safford minerals districts in North America and the Cerro Verde and El Abra operations in South America, and the highly prospective Tenke Fungurume minerals district in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At December 31, 2010, FCX had proven and probable copper reserves of 120.5 billion pounds.
Our global workforce includes over 29,700 employees. The company has a strong commitment to safety performance, environmental management and to the local communities where it operates. FCX is a founding member of the International Council on Mining and Metals and committed to implementation of the ICMM Sustainable Development Framework.
Our stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FCX”.