Electrical Engineer II - Operational Improvement

Freeport McMoRan; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeport McMoRan is seeking an Electrical Engineering professional in Phoenix, Arizona, to provide technical advice for engineering and maintenance projects. In this hybrid role, you will manage small to medium projects, develop compliance knowledge, and ensure operational improvements.

This position requires an advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) certification. Responsibilities include reviewing engineering processes, guiding ongoing projects, and administering vendor contracts.

Qualifications

• Expertise in electrical engineering and maintenance processes.
• Experience managing small to medium projects.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and guidance for electrical engineering projects.
• Review and develop recommendations regarding engineering processes.
• Assist in corporate strategic planning and budgeting efforts.

Skills

Technical advice and guidance

Industrial electrical equipment knowledge

Research and analysis

Communication skills

Operational improvement methods

Education

Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) certification

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you provide technical advice and guidance for assigned electrical engineering and maintenance projects while supporting electrical projects utilizing new technology to continuously upgrade and improve site safety, operational and maintenance efficiencies, cost controls, quality controls, and environmental protection.
• Review, investigate, and develop appropriate recommendations, policies, and guidelines regarding electrical engineering or maintenance processes.
• Manage and support small to medium site engineering or maintenance projects.
• Assist the Senior Engineer or Area Manager by contributing to corporate strategic planning and budgeting efforts.
• Develop working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations appropriate to your area of assignment.
• Administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• Support or lead company-sponsored steering committees, task forces, or teams.
• Working knowledge and experience with industrial electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement.

Qualifications

Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) certification.