Senior Mechanical Engineer

Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world’s first commercial‑scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.

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This position may be eligible for Freeport‑Mc Mo Ran  immigration work visa sponsorship.

• Contribute and/or lead a team to develop all phases of design, re-design, systems failure analysis and prevention or other design functions within an appropriate time and cost.
• Lead projects and serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on large/complex mine site Engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes, including the responsibility of approving work from other Engineering disciplines.
• Provide support to maintenance department by leading a Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM) program.
• Serve as Project Engineering Leader to develop and author Engineering reports such as concept design, feasibility studies, alternative analysis, failure analysis and prevention, safe work practice, procedural manuals and final design documents.
• Develop and evaluate AFEs (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requirements.
• Evaluate and administer contracts, provisions of services and equipment, perform strategic planning and budgeting.
• Perform planning, scheduling and economic analysis.
• May supervise front/line or technical employees.
• Use design computer software such as AutoCAD, SAP, Microsoft Project and Pipe
  2010.
• Evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement and benchmark other operations for continuous improvement alternatives.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years of related experience in Engineering in a mine or industrial environment pertaining to equipment modifications and retro‑fits, OR
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering in a mine or industrial environment pertaining to equipment modifications and retro‑fits.
• Recent hands‑on experience using the principles and practices of Mechanical Engineering at a mine or industrial site in two (2) of the following areas:
  • Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM) to include vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound and infrared technology.
  • Oil analysis for systems management.
  • Leading Engineering and Construction activities for development projects.
  • Implementing and managing maintenance improvement plans based on data analysis.
• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to actively listen and to adapt behavior and communication style based upon the audience.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in following safety practices, and recognizing, controlling and/or eliminating hazards.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with employees/peers and establish common goals and expectations.

• Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification.
• Leadership Capabilities.
• Working knowledge and experience in project management.
• Basic working knowledge and experience in civil/structural design and construction.
• Strong knowledge of MSHA and OSHA regulations.
• Experience in cost estimating for electrical projects.
• Experience with project financials, including S‑curves and AFEs.
• Skills in developing, reviewing, P&, civil and electrical drawings.

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $105,000-$145,000
. This range…