Senior Metallurgist — Lead Testing & Process Innovation

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life & disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Discounted insurance plans

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Bagdad, AZ, seeks a Metallurgy professional to provide technical leadership in metallurgical testing and analysis at the site. The role emphasizes planning, evaluation of testing equipment, safety, and regulatory compliance within a 24/7 operating environment.

Qualified candidates hold a degree in metallurgy or related engineering with 3–5 years of experience and are capable of driving process improvements while coordinating with site management and vendors.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and methods used in complex metallurgical and processing analyses.
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, provides technical expertise in Metallurgical testing and analysis at assigned site.
• Conducts, plans and assists with metallurgical study, development, testing and analyses of designs, processes or procedures at assigned site.
• Serves as technical expert on complex metallurgical testing.
• Reports metallurgical or process issues and makes recommendations to Chief Metallurgist on how to resolve/correct the issues.
• Reviews and recommends new or enhanced metallurgical testing equipment or protocols.
• Contributes to the improvement of metallurgical process.
• Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for services and equipment.
• May contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for metallurgical testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy/related field

Master's degree in Metallurgy/related field

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Bagdad, AZ, seeks a Metallurgy professional to provide technical leadership in metallurgical testing and analysis at the site. The role emphasizes planning, evaluation of testing equipment, safety, and regulatory compliance within a 24/7 operating environment.

Qualified candidates hold a degree in metallurgy or related engineering with 3–5 years of experience and are capable of driving process improvements while coordinating with site management and vendors.