Operational Excellence Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Morenci, AZ is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer II to drive performance improvements by analyzing data, leading cross-functional problem-solving, and mentoring teams to adopt scalable engineering solutions.

You will apply analytical methods, design with an MVP mindset, develop KPIs, and influence operations to sustain gains. On-site housing allowance is available for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline with 3 years of experience.
• Or Master’s degree with 1 year of experience.
• Willingness to work on-site in Morenci, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Interpret data and recommend business actions to optimize performance.
• Lead collaboration sessions and mentor teams to drive improvements.
• Deliver measurable impact through engineering analysis and solutions.
• Design with a minimum viable product mindset and iterate with customer feedback.
• Establish and track KPIs based on data evaluation and insights.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Reliability engineering

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Business Objects

Python

R

SQL

Excel

Job description

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Title: Operational Excellence Engineer II

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.

Where You Will Work

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

• Under general supervision, interpret data and synthesize into recommended business action, lead performance optimization in execution and adoption of solutions. Demonstrate business improvement methodologies and engineering practices, and enable teams through leadership, mentoring, and coaching. In this role, you facilitate collaboration sessions involving brainstorming, fact-finding, design thinking, and problem solving to drive business improvement.
• As the Operational Excellence Engineer II, you select and adapt appropriate problem-solving techniques and engineering analysis to inform decisions and deliver measurable impact.
• While designing with a minimum viable product mindset and iterating with customer feedback to achieve desired outcomes and scalable solutions.
• You will drive change by crafting clear narratives that connect purpose, strategy, and required actions and build communication capabilities of team members.
• You influence and motivate operational behavior and process improvements to sustain results at scale while coaching teams to shape effective structures and routines.
• Additionally, you review and establish key performance indicators based on engineering analysis and data evaluation. Perform other duties as requested

What You Bring To Freeport

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline, and (3) three years of Engineering or related experience.

OR

• Master’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and at least (1) one year of Engineering or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in probability, statistical analysis and reliability engineering.
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable complexity and draw valid conclusions.
• Experience 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 departments to improve safety, process efficiencies, production rates, cost controls and protection of the environment.
• Collaboration skills and exposure to driving results in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the equipment and associated SOPs at a department level.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and/or Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Basic industry knowledge of mining and processing, familiarity with mining terminology and credibility with the field.
• Experience developing and delivering training and document writing
  Leadership and interpersonal skills, including mentoring junior engineers/specialists
• Lean/Six Sigma experience or certification

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.

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer