Senior Metallurgist

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company. It operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Senior Metallurgist who will provide technical expertise, guidance, and leadership in Metallurgical testing and analysis at the assigned site.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry, or related Engineering discipline and 5 years of experience in Metallurgy or related Scientific field OR
• Master’s degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry, or related Engineering discipline and 3 years of experience in Metallurgy or related Scientific field

Work Experience

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop early-career engineers or professionals in applying their technical skills to real-world production environments.
• Proven commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conducts, plans, and assists with Metallurgical study, development, testing, and analyses of designs, processes, or procedures at the assigned site
• Contributes to the improvement of the Metallurgical process
• Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
• Maintains current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations
• May contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for Metallurgical testing
• May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams
• Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices, and existing/proposed local, State, and Federal regulations
• Reports metallurgical or process issues and makes recommendations to the Chief Metallurgist on how to resolve/correct the issues
• Reviews and recommends new or enhanced Metallurgical testing equipment or protocols
• Serves as a technical expert on complex Metallurgical testing
• Performs other duties as required

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex Metallurgical and processing analyses
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Occasionally, may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including a hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and, as needed, a respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see
• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home, and vehicle
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site workers are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance
• Internal progression opportunities
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance

Employer’s Statement

Freeport-McMoRan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.