Freeport-McMoRan

Principal Engineer II

Freeport-McMoRan

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Tucson • Arizona • United States

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Salary

💰 $134,000 - $187,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • As a technical leader, provide guidance, expertise and mentorship for engineering projects, technical challenges and programs.
  • Defines and drives leading practice and transfer of technical expertise and knowledge.
  • Contributes subject matter expertise in a relevant discipline as needed to improve outcomes, projects, and programs.
  • Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgement in planning, organizing and guiding complex programs and activities.
  • Interprets theory and practice to Sr Leadership to aid in decision making.
  • Identifies solutions and makes recommendations based on technical expertise and opinion.
  • Lead, review, investigate, and develops appropriate recommendations regarding assigned engineering projects and/or technical challenges within specific technical discipline and across adjacent disciplines.
  • Actively align engineering efforts with the organization’s strategic goals and contribute to the development of long-term technical strategies.
  • Communicate with others such that it leads to influence and change in strategy and execution.
  • Clear and effective communicator to lay and expert audiences alike, and within the technical discipline.
  • Consistently demonstrate exceptional technical skills and expertise, making significant contributions to complex projects.
  • Identify and solve challenging technical problems, driving valuable outcomes.
  • Actively participate in relevant industry events, conferences, training – staying up-to-date with the latest advancements and trends and recommending new practices or changes to programs based on state of practice developments.
  • Lead, collaborate and influence site and/or project management regarding strategy and execution of engineering projects and in addressing technical challenges to ensure standards are met and improvements are implemented.
  • Identify and promote opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement initiatives in engineering processes, products or systems and evaluates opportunities in terms of readiness, suitability, and risk.
  • Identify opportunities and provide input for strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas.
  • Act as a mentor, coach and guide for developing talent to achieve objectives across multiple disciplines.
  • Motivates peers and team members.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline and ten (10) years of experience in related engineering field; OR Master’s degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline and eight (8) years of experience in related engineering field; OR PhD in Engineering or related engineering discipline and six (6) years of experience in related engineering field.
  • Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering
  • Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusion.
  • Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering principlestechnical expertiseproject managementstrategic planningproblem solvingdata analysissafety precautionsmentorshipinnovationcontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcreativityforesightjudgmentcollaborationinfluencemotivationcoachingguidance
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in EngineeringMaster's degree in EngineeringPhD in Engineering