Superintendent Operational Improvement

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. As a Hybrid employee, you’ll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in-person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. 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. In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements.

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

• Establish tactical and strategic goals, objectives, policies and procedures in assigned functional area within the business.
• Coordinate with site staff and corporate teams in the inspection of assigned functional area operations and project progress.  Provide administrative and technical direction to staff; interpret policies and procedures established by regulatory agencies.
• Work with functional areas to correct deficiencies.  
• Forecast necessary funds for operational improvement projects including staff, materials and supplies. Submit budget recommendations and justifications; monitor and control expenditures.
• Develop, plan and coordinate assigned projects and responsibilities, which may include project management, estimating and program development.  Coordinate work with other units and site departments.
• Provide information and resources to site officials and other departments.  
• Review Capital Improvement Plans and make recommendations.  Evaluate infrastructure, facilities and operating systems for needed maintenance and repair.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School diploma or GED  and seven (7) years related operational or maintenance experience, including  supervisory or management experience,  OR
• Bachelor’s degree  and three (3) years related operational experience, including supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of the processes, costs, schedules, constraints and deliverables of the global company to improve safety, process efficiencies, production rates, cost controls and protection of the environment.
• Knowledge of the equipment and associated SOPs at a site level 
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Expert in conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) 
• Expert industry knowledge of mining and processing, familiarity with mining terminology and credibility with the field
• Expert experience developing and delivering training and document writing.
• Proficient computer skills in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Expert leadership and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field
• Experience in copper hydrometallurgical operations
• Process or Fixed Plant industry related experience in Maintenance & Reliability (10+ years)
• Associates degree or certificate in any trade specific field or a degree in any of the following engineering fields: Mechanical, Electrical, Quality in Manufacturing, Reliability in Manufacturing, or Fluid Dynamics
• Experience with Power BI, PI, Equipment DT tracking CMS systems, SAP, Pareto's)
• Experience using Root Cause analysis tools: Tap Root, Essential Factors, APOLO, 5-why
• Efficient in the industry known Work Management process (Identify, Plan/Schedule, Execute, Complete and Analyze for continuous Improvement
• Competent in Maintenance Practices and Processes, and Reliability methodologies

Criteria/Conditions

• In this role, it is imperative that you are able to form relationships with people that you have no authority over. Must be able to speak effectively, present business cases, facilitate discussions, host meetings, align multiple teams on milestones that add value, and improve Asset Efficiency
• This role will require up to 70% travel, both domestic and international
• This is an operational improvement role that supports 6 assets in AZ, 2 in NM, 2 in CO, 2 in South America, and 2 in Indonesia. This role may require relocation pending a candidate's distance from our North American Assets
• This role is strategic in design to create Maintenance and Reliability governance from a corporate perspective

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $101,000-$141,000. 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 auto, home and pet 
• Internal progression opportunities 
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! 

What We Require

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

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