Freeport-McMoRan · 5 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
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
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
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Company
Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (Freeport) is a leading international metals company with the objective of being foremost in copper.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Recent News
Morningstar.com
2025-12-30
2025-12-30
Company data provided by crunchbase