Phoenix, AZ, US
37 days ago
Innovation Engineer II

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    

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.  

Description Under general supervision, provides tracking and monitoring of the reliability and production of the plant or fleet.  Provides technical advice and guidance for execution of methods, engineering solutions, tactics and strategies for enhancing the overall reliability and production of the plant or fleet.   Leads brain-storming and fact finding sessions at the department level and researches proven external solutions to similar department issues Implements lessons learned and best practices from other sites and external parties at the department level Influences and motivates change in operational behavior and processes at a department level Makes observations, reports and root cause analysis to Senior Innovation Engineer regarding continuous improvement opportunities on assigned departments Perform other duties as required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

 

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline from an accredited engineering program, and three (3) years related experience in engineering, OR Bachelor's degree in a Scientific discipline and Professional Engineering Certificate, and three (3) year related experience in engineering, OR Master's degree in appropriate Engineering discipline and two (2) years related experience in engineering. Knowledge in probability, statistical analysis and reliability engineering
Ability to research and analyze information of considerable complexity and draw valid conclusions Experience with software tools (SAP, Business Objects, R, Python, SQL and Excel in a big data environment, etc.) Knowledge of the processes, costs, schedules, constraints and deliverables of assigned departments to improve safety, process efficiencies, production rates, cost controls and protection of the environment Knowledge of the equipment and associated SOPs at a department level Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Experience conduction Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and/or Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Basic industry knowledge of mining and processing, familiarity with mining terminology and credibility with the field Experience developing and delivering training and document writing Leadership and interpersonal skills, including mentoring junior engineers

 

Preferred Qualifications   Master's degree in a related engineering discipline Six Sigma experience or certification Persuasive speaking skills

 

Criteria/Conditions   Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment

Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the course of the workday

Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required

What We Offer You 

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $87,000-$121,000. 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.  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com. 

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