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Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority. Apply Today!\n\nWhere You Will Work\nOur 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.\nWhat You Will Do\nAs a technical leader, this role focuses on large-scale growth projects and strategic initiatives, providing process engineering expertise, engineering leadership, and high-level guidance throughout the project development cycle while collaborating across the organization to deliver sound engineering judgment and strategic insight.\nReview, verify, and approve engineering documents including PFDs, P&IDs, design criteria, mass/energy balances, equipment specifications, and metallurgical test work scopes.\nEnsure engineering deliverables conform to internal standards, project requirements, and best practices.\nIn this role you investigate complex technical challenges and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions grounded in engineering fundamentals\nCollaborate with discipline engineers, site teams, EPC partners, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality execution\nRecommend improvements to engineering standards, workflows, tools, and design methodologies.\nAs the Principal Engineer I - Process Engineering you support long-range technical planning, capital budgeting, and strategic project evaluation\nWork closely with operations, geology, maintenance, project management, and corporate technical groups to deliver integrated solutions\nEnsure project and site teams implement engineering improvements and design recommendations\nMentor and coach engineers and technical specialists to build internal capability, and contribute to internal technical guidelines, knowledge libraries, and best-practice documents\nWhat You Bring To Freeport\nBachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and seven (7) years of experience in a related engineering field OR\nMaster’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and five (5) years of experience in a related engineering field OR\nPhD in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and three (3) years of experience in a related engineering field\nStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities\nAbility to translate complex technical issues into actionable recommendations\nHigh degree of professional judgment with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels\nStrong collaboration skills\nAbility to research and analyze complex information and draw valid conclusions\nAbility to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions\nAbility to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders, verbally and in writing\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting prefeasibility, feasibility, and FEL design stages.\nExperience with major capital project environments (EPC/EPCM experience advantageous).\nFamiliarity with process modeling and mass/energy balance tools (e.g., Metsim, HSC, JKSimMet).\nPostgraduate degree or specialized training in extractive metallurgy or process design.\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.\nClick here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.\nAffordable medical, dental and vision benefits \nCompany-paid life and disability insurance \n401(k) plan with employer contribution/match \nPaid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave \nTuition Assistance \nEmployee Assistance Program \nDiscounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet \nInternal progression opportunities \n Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! \nWhat We Require\nThis position will require international travel up to two times per year for two weeks at a time.\nFreeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nPlease be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. 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