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Senior Operational Excellence Engineer

Freeport-McMoRan
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2026
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. ## What You Will Do Under limited supervision, drive and institutionalize data-informed decision making and shape performance optimization at scale while coaching leaders and teams to support high-impact business optimization initiatives and serving as a subject matter expert in transformational methodologies and engineering practices. * You will coach leaders, teams, and customers to independently run effective problem-solving, engineering analysis, and improvement routines. * Apply advanced tools and engineering methods to influence decisions, enable action, and sustain improvements. * As the Sr Operational Excellence Engineer, shape systems that enable scalable innovation beyond individual solutions. * In this role, 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. * 50% Domestic Travel ## What You Bring To Freeport * 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 * 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 $101,000-$141,000. 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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