Principal Engineer I - Rehandling job at Freeport-McMoRan - FCX in Phoenix, AZ

Title: Principal Engineer I - Rehandling Location: South Phoenix United States, Requisition ID: 143471 Category: Engineering Services Job Description: At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing employment that recognizes excellence and encourages safe production, with a culture supported by our core values. Here, you'll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority. Apply Today! Where You Will Work Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, and more. Our flexible work program allows employees to work virtually as well as come together in person when needed at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or one of our site locations. Employees can work remotely from most states in the U.S., with the exception of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the position shift to in-person (office/site) work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time, so long as the position meets the established eligibility for these benefits. What You Will Do Provide technical leadership for the identification, evaluation, and execution support of rehandling and mine planning optimization initiatives within the Leach to the Last Drop (L2LD) portfolio. Drive leading practice in opportunity framing, economic evaluation, and value capture to deliver measurable improvements to site and portfolio performance. Apply deep subject matter expertise in rehandling, mine planning, and leach operations to work with site Mine Planning and Leach Operations teams to identify new value opportunities, enhance value from planned rehandling activities, and translate concepts into executable projects. Shape complex technical and operational challenges into clearly defined initiatives by establishing assumptions, quantifying economic value, defining resource requirements, and developing implementation pathways and timelines. Support and enable safe, disciplined execution of approved initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Use advanced analytical methods, engineering tools, and sound engineering judgment to optimize mine plans and rehandling strategies. Monitor execution and post‑implementation performance, gather and analyze data to quantify realized value, and embed learnings to continuously improve future opportunity identification and delivery. In this role, you identify, evaluate, and prioritize rehandling and mine planning optimization opportunities, including assessment of technical feasibility, economic value, risks, and alignment with site and portfolio objectives. You lead economic evaluation and value‑capture definition, including development of assumptions, valuation methodologies, resource requirements, and implementation pathways. Partner with site Mine Planning and Leach Operations teams to shape opportunities into executable initiatives, and support and enable disciplined execution of approved initiatives. As a Principal Engineer I, you measure and validate realized value through post‑implementation analysis, confirm assumptions, quantify impact, and embed learnings into future opportunity identification and portfolio practices. You apply advanced engineering tools to optimize mine plans and rehandling approaches, influence strategy and decision‑making, and drive continuous improvement in rehandling evaluation and value‑capture methodologies while providing technical mentorship and performing other duties as required. What You Bring To Freeport Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline AND seven (7) years of experience in related engineering field OR Master's degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline AND five (5) years of experience in related engineering field OR PhD in Engineering or related engineering discipline AND three (3) 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 conclusions Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, verbally and in writing What We Offer You The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $116,000-$162,500. 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 incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance. Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration. Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Company's plan and award agreements. 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. This position will require frequent travel (domestic and occasionally international) to sites and office locations.