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Freeport-McMoRan · 3 hours ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Bagdad, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $141K/yr

5+ years exp

Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing a collaborative work environment that prioritizes safety and employee growth. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead engineering projects, support maintenance through a Reliability-Centered Maintenance program, and develop engineering reports while ensuring design and operational improvements in a mining context.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringReliability-Centered MaintenanceProject ManagementAutoCADSAPPipe2010Leadership CapabilitiesSafety PracticesEffective Communication

Required

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