Senior Operational Excellence Engineer
About the role
Apply Today! Where You Will Work In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.
Responsibilities
- Drive and institutionalize data-informed decision making and shape performance optimization at scale
- Coach leaders and teams to support high-impact business optimization initiatives
- Serve as a subject matter expert in transformational methodologies and engineering practices
- Proactively shape decisions, address concerns, and coach leaders and teams to apply structured thinking, engineering analysis, and storytelling to drive sustained action
- Influence and motivate changes in operational behaviors and processes, coaching others to establish structures and routines that sustain operational excellence at scale
- Facilitate and coach multiple high-performing teams and initiatives
- Establish and review KPIs using engineering analysis and data evaluation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and five (5) years related experience in engineering or related field, OR
- Master’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Strength in probability, statistical analysis, and reliability engineering
- Experience in report and KPI creation and advanced data analysis using conventional and big-data methods
- Proficiency with SAP, Business Objects, R, Python, SQL, and Excel in a big data environment
- Knowledge of operational processes, costs, schedules, and constraints to improve safety and efficiency
- Strong collaboration skills with proven ability to drive results in team environments
- Knowledge of equipment and associated SOPs at the site level
- Ability to follow safety practices and recognize hazards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and/or Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Industry knowledge of mining and processing with strong field credibility
- Experience developing and delivering training and documentation
- Persuasive communication and presentation skills
What We Offer You
- The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $105,000-$145,000. 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, 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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