Overview
Principal Engineer I - Process Engineering
Requisition ID:
Location: Phoenix, AZ, US, 85040
Category: Engineering Services
What You Will Do
* Review, verify, and approve engineering documents including PFDs, P&IDs, design criteria, mass/energy balances, equipment specifications, and metallurgical test work scopes.
* Ensure engineering deliverables conform to internal standards, project requirements, and best practices.
* In this role you investigate complex technical challenges and recommend practical, cost‑effective solutions grounded in engineering fundamentals
* Collaborate with discipline engineers, site teams, EPC partners, and stakeholders to ensure high‑quality execution
* Recommend improvements to engineering standards, workflows, tools, and design methodologies.
* As the Principal Engineer I - Process Engineering you support long‑range technical planning, capital budgeting, and strategic project evaluation
* Work closely with operations, geology, maintenance, project management, and corporate technical groups to deliver integrated solutions
* Ensure project and site teams implement engineering improvements and design recommendations
* Mentor and coach engineers and technical specialists to build internal capability, and contribute to internal technical guidelines, knowledge libraries, and best‑practice documents
What You Bring To Freeport
* Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and seven (7) years of experience in a related engineering field
* Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and five (5) years of experience in a related engineering field
* PhD in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and three (3) years of experience in a related engineering field
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
* Ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable recommendations
* High degree of professional judgment with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels
* Strong collaboration skills
* Ability to research and analyze complex information 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
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience supporting prefeasibility, feasibility, and FEL design stages.
* Experience with major capital project environments (EPC/EPCM experience advantageous).
* Familiarity with process modeling and mass/energy balance tools (e.g., Metsim, HSC, JKSimMet).
* Postgraduate degree or specialized training in extractive metallurgy or process design.
What We Offer
The 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.
* 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 (Corp Virtual (Grades 7-8)) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
What We Require
This position will require international travel up to two times per year for two weeks at a time.
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to #J-18808-Ljbffr
Principal Engineer I - Process Engineering
Requisition ID:
Location: Phoenix, AZ, US, 85040
Category: Engineering Services
What You Will Do
* Review, verify, and approve engineering documents including PFDs, P&IDs, design criteria, mass/energy balances, equipment specifications, and metallurgical test work scopes.
* Ensure engineering deliverables conform to internal standards, project requirements, and best practices.
* In this role you investigate complex technical challenges and recommend practical, cost‑effective solutions grounded in engineering fundamentals
* Collaborate with discipline engineers, site teams, EPC partners, and stakeholders to ensure high‑quality execution
* Recommend improvements to engineering standards, workflows, tools, and design methodologies.
* As the Principal Engineer I - Process Engineering you support long‑range technical planning, capital budgeting, and strategic project evaluation
* Work closely with operations, geology, maintenance, project management, and corporate technical groups to deliver integrated solutions
* Ensure project and site teams implement engineering improvements and design recommendations
* Mentor and coach engineers and technical specialists to build internal capability, and contribute to internal technical guidelines, knowledge libraries, and best‑practice documents
What You Bring To Freeport
* Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and seven (7) years of experience in a related engineering field
* Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and five (5) years of experience in a related engineering field
* PhD in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and three (3) years of experience in a related engineering field
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
* Ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable recommendations
* High degree of professional judgment with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels
* Strong collaboration skills
* Ability to research and analyze complex information 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
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience supporting prefeasibility, feasibility, and FEL design stages.
* Experience with major capital project environments (EPC/EPCM experience advantageous).
* Familiarity with process modeling and mass/energy balance tools (e.g., Metsim, HSC, JKSimMet).
* Postgraduate degree or specialized training in extractive metallurgy or process design.
What We Offer
The 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.
* 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 (Corp Virtual (Grades 7-8)) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
What We Require
This position will require international travel up to two times per year for two weeks at a time.
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to #J-18808-Ljbffr
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