Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Requisition ID: 144325

Location:

Bagdad, AZ, US, 86321

Category: Engineering Services

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

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. Apply Today!????

Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center.?Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.??Visit the?Bagdad town website ( to learn more.

This position may be eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Contribute and/or lead a team to develop all phases of design, re-design, systems failure analysis and prevention or other design functions within an appropriate time and cost.

• Lead projects and serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on large/complex mine site Engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes, including the responsibility of approving work from other Engineering disciplines

• Provide support to maintenance department by leading a Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) program

• Serve as Project Engineering Leader to develop and author Engineering reports such as concept design, feasibility studies, alternative analysis, failure analysis and prevention, safe work practice, procedural manuals and final design documents

• Develop and evaluate AFEs (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requirements

• Evaluate and administer contracts, provisions of services and equipment, perform strategic planning and budgeting

• Perform planning, scheduling and economic analysis

• May supervise front/line or technical employees

• Use design computer software such as AutoCAD, SAP, Microsoft Project and Pipe2010

• Evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement and benchmark other operations for continuous improvement alternatives

• Perform other duties as required

What You Bring To Freeport

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline?and?five (5) years of 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 of 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 two (2) of the following areas:

• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification

• Leadership Capabilities

• Working knowledge and experience in project management

• Basic working knowledge and experience in civil/structural design and construction

• Strong knowledge of MSHA and OSHA regulations

• Experience in cost estimating for electrical projects

• Experience with project financials, including S-curves and AFEs

• Skills in developing, reviewing, P&IDs, civil and electrical drawings

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently? $105,000-$145,000 ?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 pet, auto, home and vehicle?

• Internal progression opportunities?

• Learn more ( about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!?

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

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