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Mechanical Engineer II at Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.


Mechanical Engineer II - Miami, AZ-1300304

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets on four continents, with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum. As a core value, we pledge to continuously improve in meeting our commitment to work in the most safe, inclusive, environmentally and socially responsible manner practicable. Safety and health initiatives, both on and off the job, are a critically important investment in our employees.

We offer outstanding opportunities for individuals seeking a challenging, exciting and rewarding work environment for a company that supplies the world with metals that will sustain and expand economies and build infrastructure in developing nations. A world of opportunities is available to individuals who share in our commitments.

Under general supervision, provides technical advice and guidance for all phases of assigned mechanical engineering projects and programs, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost.

• Participates as a team member to review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned engineering projects. Contributes to mechanical engineering design plans and requirements
• Serves as Project Manager or technical advisor, on small-to-medium site engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes
• Responsibilities include project development, budgeting, appropriation request (AR) preparation, contract management, electrical engineering, purchasing, construction, cost controls, quality controls, implementation, and start up
• Develops mechanical engineering projects utilizing new technology to constantly upgrade and improve site safety, efficiencies, cost controls, quality controls and protection of the environment
• Participates with operations and maintenance departments and other engineering staff in problem solving efforts to improve safety, efficiencies, cost controls and protection of the environment
• Provide technical and mechanical engineering support to assigned groups/departments at site
• Assist operations and maintenance departments with the implementation of new technology
• Coordinates project activities with operations and maintenance departments to facilitate project completion
• Ensures appropriate documentation for assigned projects are prepared and reviews documentation for accuracy
• Responsible for ensuring successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budget time and cost constraints
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and sixteen (16) months engineering rotational experience within Freeport-McMoRan, with at least 2-3 months per rotation, based on one of the following guidelines. Additional experience during the rotation should include exposure to business systems and financial analysis, leadership/management training, ISO systems training and MSHA safety training.
• Mine Process Engineering - rotation through leaching, materials, SXEW, and concentrator operations.
• Mine Engineering - rotation through mine planning, ore control, surveying, drilling and blasting, slope stability, plant operations, and underground and/or open pit mining, OR
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and two (2) years related experience in engineering

Preferred Qualifications (e)

• Relevant background and Supervision experience in a mining/industrial maintenance environment
• At least one (1) year of Supervision experience

Criteria/Conditions

• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
• 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
• Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold promotes a drug/ alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer

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