Engineering Specialist II - Geomechanical

Freeport-McMoRan; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance

Additional benefits

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an Engineering Specialist II - Geomechanical for our Bagdad, AZ operations. You will provide technical guidance across geomechanical projects, manage small-to-medium site work, and help budget and plan capital funding.

Under general supervision, you’ll review, investigate, and develop engineering recommendations, evaluate vendor contracts, and collaborate with site teams to ensure timely, cost-conscious delivery. Prior engineering experience is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus seven years engineering experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with three years engineering experience.
• Ability to manage projects, review technical analyses, and provide guidance across geomechanical projects.
• Strong collaboration with site teams, budgeting, and vendor contract evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and guidance for geomechanical engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Serve as project manager or technical advisor on small-to-medium site construction, expansion, or modification projects.
• Review and develop recommendations for engineering projects; evaluate vendor contracts for services and equipment.
• Collaborate in site strategic planning and budgeting for designated engineering areas.
• Assist in developing Appropriation Requests for capital funding.

Job description

Engineering Specialist II - Geomechanical

Requisition ID: 147885

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.

Location:

Bagdad, AZ, US, 86321

Category: Engineering Services

Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center.Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.Visit theBagdad town website (https://bagdadaztown.com/) to learn more.

What You Will Do

Under general supervision, provide technical advice and guidance for all phases of assigned geomechanical engineering projects and programs, ensuring successful completion within appropriate timeframes and cost parameters. Review, investigate, and develop recommendations for engineering projects. Serve as Project Manager or technical advisor on small-to-medium site construction, expansion, or modification projects. Evaluate and administer vendor contracts for services and equipment. Collaborate in site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas. Assist in developing and evaluating Appropriation Requests (AR) for capital funding. Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School Diploma or GED and seven (7) years of engineering experience; OR

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and three (3) years of engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

Slope monitoring, dewatering and rock mechanics experience

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $87,500-$120,000. 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. 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 pet, auto, home and vehicle

• Internal progression opportunities

• Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Our-Benefits-FM/?locale=en_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.

• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.

• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

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