Senior Metallurgist

Location: Morenci

At Freeport-Mc Mo Ran , 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   Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939.

The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.  Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park.

Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more. Description Under general supervision, provides technical expertise, guidance and leadership in Metallurgical testing and analysis at assigned site.

Conducts, plans and assists with Metallurgical study, development, testing and analyses of designs, processes or procedures at assigned site Serves as technical expert on complex Metallurgical testing

Reports metallurgical or process issues and makes recommendations to Chief Metallurgist on how to resolve/correct the issues

Reviews and recommends new or enhanced Metallurgical testing equipment or protocols

Contributes to the improvement of Metallurgical process

Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment

Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, State and Federal regulations

Maintains current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local regulations

May contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for Metallurgical testing

May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams

Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years of experience in Metallurgy or related Scientific field, OR Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of experience in Metallurgy or related Scientific field

Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex Metallurgical and processing analyses

Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions

Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications Experience in Comminution and Flotation Experience in DOE, lab testing, and sampling

Experience in Advanced Process Control (OCS4D)
Criteria/Conditions Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

Must be able to work in a…