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Reliability Engineer II

Freeport-McMoRan

Phoenix, AZJob$88–120K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$88–120K/yr
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Reliability Engineer II reviews and develops recommendations for reliability engineering projects, working with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve equipment availability and operational performance. The role also supports site construction and modification projects, administers vendor contracts, and develops knowledge of applicable regulations. A bachelor's degree with three years of related engineering experience, or a master's degree with two years, is required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Probability and Statistical AnalysisReliability EngineeringResearch and AnalysisHazard AwarenessSafety PracticesOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTires and Mine MobileReliability Engineering CoursesSix Sigma

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Engineering or Master's in Related EngineeringBachelor's + 3 or Master's + 2 YearsSMRP or CMRP CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Reliability Engineer II

Requisition ID: 147167

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85040

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 **

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. Employees working on a flexible schedule collaborate online and in-person at our Collaboration Hub at the Cotton Center in Phoenix. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration.

Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities.

What You Will Do

  • Review, investigate, and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned Reliability Engineering projects.

  • With minimum supervision utilizing new technology to constantly upgrade and improve site safety, efficiencies, cost controls, quality controls and protection of the environment.

  • Participate with Operations and Maintenance departments and other Engineering staff in problem solving efforts to improve safety, efficiencies, cost controls and protection of the environment.

  • Coordinate project activities with Operations and Maintenance departments to improve equipment maintenance availability and other KPIs.

  • Ensure appropriate documentation for assigned projects are prepared and review documentation for accuracy.

  • Participate on small to medium site construction, expansion or modification projects.

  • Administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.

  • Develop working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations appropriate to area of assignment.

  • Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

  • Bachelor's degree in related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering, OR

  • Master's degree in related Engineering discipline and two (2) years of related experience in Engineering

  • Knowledge in probability and statistical analysis

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of Reliability Engineering

  • Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.

  • Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

  • Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Tires and Mine Mobile experience

  • Completion of Reliability Engineering courses

  • SMRP or CMRP Certification

  • Six Sigma experience or Certification

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  $87,500-$120,000 . 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.

  • 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 pet, auto, home and vehicle

  • Internal progression opportunities

  • Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Our-Benefits-FM/?locale=en\_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

**What We Require  **

  • Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.

  • Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.

  • 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.

  • 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 1,202 open Reliability Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$88–120K/yr
  • Arizona median$102–162K/yr23 salary ranges
  • US median$121–185K/yr827 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $104K, is 21% below the Arizona median midpoint ($131K) — in the lowest quarter of Reliability Engineer salary ranges in Arizona.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 28 open Reliability Engineer jobs in Arizona and 1,202 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arizona
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Reliability Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 933 postings).
Education
605 of the 1,202 open Reliability Engineer jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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