Senior Operational Excellence Engineer

Freeport-McMoRan l FCX

Phoenix (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 101,000 - 141,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Phoenix seeks a Senior Operational Excellence Engineer to drive data-informed decision making and shape performance optimization at scale.

You will coach leaders and teams to support high-impact initiatives and serve as a subject matter expert in transformational methodologies and engineering practices. The role emphasizes coaching, structured thinking, and advanced data methods to influence actions and sustain improvements, with a hybrid work arrangement and in-person

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 5 years of related experience
Master’s degree in Engineering with 3 years of related experience
Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization
Problem-solver in ambiguous situations; advocate for best solution
Active coach and mentor focused on maximizing team potential
Strong communicator with ability to convey complex messages
Experience in transformation methodologies and RCA/FMEA where relevant

Responsibilities

Coach leaders, teams, and customers to run effective problem-solving and improvement routines
Apply advanced tools and engineering methods to influence decisions and sustain improvements
Shape systems for scalable innovation beyond individual solutions
Coach leaders to apply structured thinking and data-driven analysis
Influence and motivate changes in operational behaviors and processes
Facilitate and coach multiple high-performing teams and initiatives
Establish and review KPIs using engineering analysis and data evaluation

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Structured thinking

Data analysis

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Business Objects

SQL

Excel

Job description

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Title: Senior Operational Excellence Engineer

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

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. As a Hybrid employee, you’ll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in-person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration.In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements.

Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities.

What You Will Do

Under limited supervision, drive and institutionalize data-informed decision making and shape performance optimization at scale while coaching leaders and teams to support high-impact business optimization initiatives and serving as a subject matter expert in transformational methodologies and engineering practices.

You will coach leaders, teams, and customers to independently run effective problem-solving, engineering analysis, and improvement routines.
Apply advanced tools and engineering methods to influence decisions, enable action, and sustain improvements.
As the Sr Operational Excellence Engineer, shape systems that enable scalable innovation beyond individual solutions.
In this role, proactively shape decisions, address concerns, and coach leaders and teams to apply structured thinking, engineering analysis, and storytelling to drive sustained action.
Influence and motivate changes in operational behaviors and processes, coaching others to establish structures and routines that sustain operational excellence at scale.
Facilitate and coach multiple high-performing teams and initiatives.
Establish and review KPIs using engineering analysis and data evaluation.

What You Bring To Freeport

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and five (5) years related experience in engineering or related field

Master’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering or related field
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization
Passionate problem solver who succeeds in ambiguous situations and advocates for the best possible solution
Active coach and mentor focused on maximizing team potential
Strong communicator with emerging ability to communicate complex messages
Participant in prior business optimization teams with potential to become an expert in transformation methodologies
Unbiased facilitator with established and emerging leadership skills
Self-aware of cognitive biases and focused on building high performing teams and delivering outcomes
Challenger mindset with passion for innovation and change
Belief in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency, and trust
Passion for understanding people and teams
Ability to learn quickly and navigate the organization to find experts
Ability to receive and act on developmental feedback quickly

Preferred Qualifications

Mine Engineering and/or Mine Operations background
Leadership experience in Supervision and/or People Management
Experience in report and KPI creation and advanced data analysis using conventional and big-data methods
Proficiency with SAP, Business Objects, SQL, and Excel in a big data environment
Knowledge of operational processes, costs, schedules, and constraints to improve safety and efficiency
Strong collaboration skills with proven ability to drive results in team environments
Knowledge of equipment and associated SOPs at the site level
Ability to follow safety practices and recognize hazards
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and/or Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Experience developing and delivering training and documentation
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including mentoring
Persuasive communication and presentation skills

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $101,000-$141,000. 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.