Senior Operational Excellence Engineer

Freeport-McMoran, Inc.$101K — $141K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
  • Mine Engineering and/or Mine Operations background is preferred.
  • Leadership experience in supervision or people management is desirable.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SAP, Business Objects, SQL, and Excel.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Coach leaders and teams in effective problem-solving and engineering analysis.
  • Apply advanced engineering tools to influence decision-making and support improvements.
  • Shape scalable systems for innovation and performance optimization.
  • Coach others to use structured thinking and data analysis for practical problem solving.
  • Influence operational changes and strengthen routines for sustained excellence.
  • Facilitate high-performing teams and multi-initiative projects.
  • Establish and assess KPIs using data evaluation and engineering methods.

Benefits

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
  • Paid time off, sick time, and parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance for continued education.
  • Employee Assistance Program for support services.
Full Job Description
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.


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

  • Mine Engineering and/or Mine Operations background
  • Leadership experience in Supervision and/or People Management
  • Experience in report and KPI creation and advanced data analysis using conventional and big-data methods
  • Proficiency with SAP, Business Objects, 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)
  • Experience developing and delivering training and documentation
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including mentoring
  • 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!

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