Senior Mechanical Engineer - Projects
Freeport McMoRan Inc.
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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Safford, AZ, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Projects to lead multidisciplinary teams in design, reliability initiatives, and capital project execution. You will prepare designs, analyze failures, and manage contracts and budgets to meet schedules.
This role requires strong communication and safety focus, with frequent travel to the Phoenix hub as needed. The position offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a safety‑driven,
Qualifications
- Recent hands-on experience in mechanical engineering at a mine or industrial site.
- Experience with reliability-centered maintenance and data-driven optimization.
- Ability to lead engineering and construction activities for development projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary teams on design, redesign, and analysis within schedules and budgets.
- Provide technical oversight across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Prepare engineering documentation including conceptual designs and feasibility studies.
- Prepare and evaluate AFE requests to support capital project planning.
- Administer and manage contracts while supporting budgeting initiatives.
- Conduct project planning, scheduling, and economic evaluations.
- Provide supervision and technical direction to staff.
- Utilize AutoCAD, SAP, MS Project, and Pipe2010 for delivery activities.
- Identify and implement improvements to operating performance and safety.
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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.
In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.
Under general supervision, contribute to and lead multidisciplinary teams in the development and execution of design, redesign, system failure analysis, failure prevention, and other engineering functions, ensuring projects are completed within established schedules and budgets.
- Lead complex mining engineering projects and serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for large-scale site initiatives, including the design, development, modification, and optimization of systems and processes. Provide technical oversight and approve work performed across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Support maintenance operations by leading and advancing reliability-centered maintenance programs that improve equipment performance, availability, and operational efficiency.
- Serve as the Project Engineering Lead by preparing and authoring engineering documentation, including conceptual designs, feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, failure analyses, preventive action plans, safe work practices, procedural manuals, and final design packages.
- Develop, prepare, and evaluate Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) requests to support capital project planning, funding, and execution.
- Administer and manage contracts for services, equipment, and resources while supporting strategic planning, forecasting, and budgeting initiatives.
- Conduct project planning, scheduling, and economic evaluations to support effective decision-making and successful project execution.
- Provide supervision, leadership, and technical direction to frontline and technical employees, as assigned.
- Utilize engineering and project management software, including AutoCAD, SAP, Microsoft Project, and Pipe2010, to support design, analysis, planning, and project delivery activities.
- Evaluate and implement innovative methods, technologies, and best practices to enhance operational performance, drive continuous improvement, and benchmark against other operations.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years related experience in engineering in a mine or industrial environment pertaining to equipment modifications and retro-fits., OR
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering in a mine or industrial environment pertaining to equipment modifications and retro-fits
- Recent hands‑on experience using the principles and practices of mechanical engineering at a mine or industrial site in 2 of the following areas:
- Reliability centered maintenance to include vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound and infrared technology
- Oil analysis for systems management
- Leading engineering and construction activities for development projects
- Implementing and managing maintenance improvement plans based on data analysis
- Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical engineering
- Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
- Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to actively listen and to adapt behavior and communication style based upon the audience
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Skill in following safety practices, and recognizing, controlling and/or eliminating hazards Ability to build trust and credibility with employees/peers and establish common goals and expectations
- Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification preferred
The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $97,500-$138,000. 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.
- 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 about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
This position requires travel to the Phoenix Hub at least one (1) day per month and up to 10% of the time to support business operations.
- 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.
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