Operational Excellence Engineer I

About the role

Freeport-McMoRan is dedicated to offering an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production, and supports a culture aligned with our core values. In this collaborative environment, safety is paramount, opinions are valued, and individuals are empowered to grow professionally.

What You Will Do

• Gather data and support performance optimization through the implementation of solutions.
• Participate in collaboration sessions such as brainstorming, fact-finding, design thinking, and problem-solving with customers to drive business improvements.
• Apply problem-solving techniques like bottleneck analysis, RCA, Lean, design thinking, OEE, and diagnostics.
• Communicate findings from engineering analysis into clear, audience-appropriate narratives to align stakeholders around decisions, actions, and organizational changes.
• Influence and motivate change in operational behavior and processes at the department level to support sustainability, review, and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Perform other duties as requested.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline with no experience required.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exposure to probability, statistical analysis, and reliability engineering; Ability to research and interpret data of minimal complexity using hypothesis generation and Design of Experiment methodologies; Knowledge of software tools (Python, SQL, and Excel in a big data environment); Knowledge of the processes, costs, schedules, constraints, and deliverables of assigned departments to improve safety, process efficiencies, production rates, cost controls, and environmental protection; 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; Basic industry knowledge of mining and processing, familiarity with mining terminology, collaboration skills, and exposure to driving results in a team environment; Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma process; Experience working in Maintenance, Operations, or Engineering roles; Experience assisting with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA); Experience working in SAP or Business Objects.

What We Offer You

• The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $75,000-$104,000. 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.
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• 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, and parental leave;
• Tuition assistance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home, and vehicle;
• Internal progression opportunities.

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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