On-Site Engineering Project Lead

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Morenci, Arizona, seeks an engineering leader to manage site projects, review contracts and coordinate with vendors. This role combines technical oversight with budget planning to support our copper operations.

The position emphasizes safety, schedule adherence and delivering value to a complex mining operation. Candidates hold an engineering degree with experience in project management, contract evaluation and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering.
• Master’s degree in appropriate Engineering discipline and two (2) years related experience in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, investigates and develops appropriate recommendations regarding assigned engineering project.
• Serves as Project Manager or technical advisor, on small-to-medium site construction, expansion or modification projects.
• Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• Collaborates in site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of Appropriation Request (AR) for capital funding.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Works on complex issues and implements solutions mostly through the determination of strategy and delegation to others in a group or functional area.
• Often collaborates with managers and/or functional or site leaders and has some interaction with external colleagues.
• Works under moderate supervision and has some latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines that may impact department or individual work group
• Has no budgetary responsibility
• Manages a specific program or project and may supervise people.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Morenci, Arizona, seeks an engineering leader to manage site projects, review contracts and coordinate with vendors. This role combines technical oversight with budget planning to support our copper operations.

The position emphasizes safety, schedule adherence and delivering value to a complex mining operation. Candidates hold an engineering degree with experience in project management, contract evaluation and cross-functional collaboration.