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Employees in New Orleans mostly follow a hybrid schedule where they are required to work in office, attend in-person meetings or training and may also collaborate virtually. New Orleans is a popular tourist destination known for its rich history, architecture, cultural arts, music, and cuisine. Many great hotels, galleries, restaurants, and museums are a short walk from the office.\nThis position may be eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.\nWhat You Will Do\nUnder limited supervision plan, organize, manage and execute designated engineering projects and programs, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost. Perform detailed engineering design tasks for assigned projects, including calculations, drawings and specifications maintaining accurate records of design work and revisions throughout the project life cycle. Develop and prepare technical documentation and reports to support design decisions and project requirements. Participate in project meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate engineering solutions into overall project plans. Conduct design reviews evaluate vendor proposals ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards and company requirements. Utilize engineering software and tools to model, simulate and analyze design components. Assist in resolving technical issues during construction and commissioning phases. Continuously improve design processes and contribute to knowledge sharing within the project office. Perform other duties as required.\nWhat You Bring To Freeport\nBachelor’s degree Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and seven (7) years of experience in engineering or related scientific field, including lead or supervisory experience,\nOR\nMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years of experience in engineering or related scientific field, including lead or supervisory experience.\nAdvanced knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering \nAbility to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions \nSkilled in managing large/complex engineering projects \nAbility to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions \nSkilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards \nSkilled in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees \nAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing \nAdvanced degree and/or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification preferred\nPreferred Qualifications\nExpertise designing, analyzing, and optimizing conveyor and bulk material handling systems for mining operations, including review of layouts, equipment selection, and performance evaluations for belts, idlers, pulleys, drives, take-up systems, crushers, feeders, chutes, and related equipment.\nExpertise performing conveyor belt sizing, capacity, throughput, and performance analyses and modelling bulk material flow, particle interactions, and material handling system behavior.\nExpertise with applicable industry standards and safety regulations including MSHA and OSHA requirements as well as mechanical and material handling design criteria.\nExpertise developing Mechanical and Material Handling deliverables such as Piping and Instrument Diagrams (PIDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Equipment Datasheets, Bills of Material (BOMs), and Engineering Work Packages (EWPs).\nExpertise in Material Handling software (Belt Analyst, Ansys Rocky Particle Simulation, or equivalents) including ability to interpret results and develop design recommendations\nProficiency developing and contributing to development of scoping documents, P6 schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and estimates\nProficiency interfacing with database design software \nWhat We Offer You\nThe estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $120,000 - $167,500. 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. 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