Technical Coordinator - Reliable Components

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is seeking a Technical Coordinator for Reliable Components in Phoenix, AZ. Hybrid role with in-person Collaboration Hub meetings and field support for maintenance and asset reliability initiatives.

The role requires 7 years in mining/manufacturing, strong NDT and vibration skills, and ability to lead FATs and supplier audits. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical expertise to address maintenance and asset reliability challenges.
• Seven years of mining or manufacturing maintenance/operations experience, including project management.
• Certifications in non-destructive testing and vibration analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to satisfy safety and policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on maintenance and reliability of industrial equipment and assets.
• Audit repair activities with external providers to ensure quality and FMI rebuild specs.
• Conduct field assessments of preservation programs to protect critical assets.
• Lead FAT at OEM facilities to verify equipment quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and vendors to optimize reliability and availability.
• Analyze failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Promote safety, quality and continuous improvement in rebuilt and new equipment.

Skills

Technical expertise

Field support

Reliability engineering

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Magnetic Particle (MT)

Dye Penetrant (DPT)

Visual Inspection (VT)

Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

Vibration Analysis

Job description

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Title: Technical Coordinator - Reliable Components

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

Provides advanced technical expertise, guidance, and field support to address complex maintenance and asset reliability challenges. Serves as a critical link between enterprise reliability strategies and field execution, ensuring equipment rebuilds, repairs, preservation programs, and capital acquisitions meet established standards and deliver reliable, long‑term operational performance.

• Provide technical subject matter expertise and guidance on the maintenance, repair, and reliability of industrial equipment and assets.
• Partner with external repair providers to audit repair activities, verify quality standards, and ensure compliance with established FMI rebuild specifications.
• Conduct field assessments of warehouse preservation programs to evaluate effectiveness and enhance the protection of critical assets and spare parts.
• Lead and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at OEM facilities to verify equipment quality, functionality, and compliance with operational requirements.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and vendor partners to optimize equipment reliability, maximize asset availability, and improve rebuild performance.
• Analyze maintenance practices and equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement while ensuring the reliability and performance of rebuilt and newly acquired equipment and components.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience in mining industry or manufacturing environment (within maintenance and/or operations), including project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of Company
• Experience with RCM technologies (vibration, NDT, electrical testing, etc.)
• Level I/II Magnetic Particle Certification
• Level I/II Dye Penetrant Certification
• Level I/II Visual Inspection Certification
• Level I/II Ultrasonic Testing Certification
• Vibration Analysis Training
• Mechanical rebuild experience (pumps, gearboxes, motors, pulleys, etc.)
• Failure Analysis Training and experience

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $75,000-$104,000. 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. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

• 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 auto, home and pet
• Internal progression opportunities
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol‑free work environment using mandatory pre‑employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.

Ability to travel domestically up to 50% of the time, with the potential for up to 5% international travel, to support business and operational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer