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Freeport-McMoRan · 18 hours ago

Principal Engineer II

FM Technology Tucson

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$134K/yr - $188K/yr

6+ years exp

Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing innovative mining and environmental solutions through its Technology Center. The Principal Engineer II will lead engineering projects, provide mentorship, and contribute to the development of long-term technical strategies while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, expertise and mentorship for engineering projects, technical challenges and programs

Define and drive leading practice and transfer of technical expertise and knowledge

Contribute subject matter expertise in a relevant discipline as needed to improve outcomes, projects, and programs

Demonstrate a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgement in planning, organizing and guiding complex programs and activities

Interpret theory and practice to Sr Leadership to aid in decision making

Identify solutions and make recommendations based on technical expertise and opinion

Lead, review, investigate, and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned engineering projects and/or technical challenges within specific technical discipline and across adjacent disciplines

Actively align engineering efforts with the organization’s strategic goals and contribute to the development of long-term technical strategies

Communicate with others such that it leads to influence and change in strategy and execution

Consistently demonstrate exceptional technical skills and expertise, making significant contributions to complex projects

Identify and solve challenging technical problems, driving valuable outcomes

Actively participate in relevant industry events, conferences, training – staying up-to-date with the latest advancements and trends and recommending new practices or changes to programs based on state of practice developments

Lead, collaborate and influence site and/or project management regarding strategy and execution of engineering projects and in addressing technical challenges to ensure standards are met and improvements are implemented

Identify and promote opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement initiatives in engineering processes, products or systems and evaluate opportunities in terms of readiness, suitability, and risk

Identify opportunities and provide input for strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas

Act as a mentor, coach and guide for developing talent to achieve objectives across multiple disciplines

Motivate peers and team members

Perform other duties as requested

Qualification

Engineering principlesComplex problem solvingTechnical leadershipResearchAnalysisSafety awarenessTechnical communicationInnovationMentoringCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline and ten (10) years of experience in related engineering field; OR

Master's degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline and eight (8) years of experience in related engineering field; OR

PhD in Engineering or related engineering discipline and six (6) years of experience in related engineering field

Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering

Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusion

Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing