
Senior Engineer - Reliability
Morenci, AZJob$98–138K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Senior Engineer - Reliability reviews and develops recommendations for engineering projects, manages complex site planning and construction work, and advises site management on processes and regulations. The role contributes to strategic planning and budgeting, evaluates capital funding requests, and may administer vendor contracts or represent the site on company teams. The position is based at Freeport-McMoRan’s Morenci operations.
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Senior Engineer - Reliability
Requisition ID: 148062
Location:
Morenci, AZ, US, 85540
Category: Engineering Services
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Why You Should Apply For This Job:
At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. _Apply Today! _
**Where You Will Work **
Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.
Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website (https://www.morencitown.com/dining) to learn more.
What You Will Do
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Review, investigate, and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned Engineering projects.
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Manage projects and serve as subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex site planning/construction, expansion, or modifications.
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Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations.
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Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated Engineering areas.
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Develop and evaluate AFE’s (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requests.
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May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
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May represent the site on company sponsored steering committees, task forces, or teams.
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Perform other duties as required.
What You Bring To Freeport
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Bachelor's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and five (5) years of related experience in Engineering or a related field, OR
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Master's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering or related field
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Knowledge of the principles and practices of Engineering
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Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
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Skill in managing large/complex Engineering projects.
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Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.
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Ability to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement.
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Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
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Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
Preferred Qualifications
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Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification
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Supervisory Experience
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Bluestake process knowledge
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What We Offer You
The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $97,500-$138,000 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 discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.
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Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
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Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
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Company-paid life and disability insurance
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401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
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Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
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Tuition assistance
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Employee Assistance Program
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Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
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Internal progression opportunities
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**Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Our-Benefits-FM/?locale=en\_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! **
**What We Require **
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Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
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Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
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Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
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Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please be advised that 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 [email protected] .
How this job compares
Set against the 1,110 open Reliability Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$98–138K/yr
- Arizona median$100–159K/yr22 salary ranges
- US median$120–179K/yr752 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $118K, is 8% below the Arizona median midpoint ($127K) — in the middle half of Reliability Engineer salary ranges in Arizona.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 29 open Reliability Engineer jobs in Arizona and 1,110 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Arizona
- Intel6 open
- Amazon5 open
- Freeport-McMoRan (this employer)5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Reliability Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (868 postings).
- Education
- 541 of the 1,110 open Reliability Engineer jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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