Mechanical Engineer II: Claypool, AZ, US, 85532

Description

• Participates as a team member to review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned Engineering projects
• Contributes to Mechanical Engineering design plans and requirements
• Serves as Project Manager or Technical Advisor, on small-to-medium site Engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes
• Responsibilities include project development, budgeting, appropriation request (AR) preparation, contract management, electrical engineering, purchasing, construction, cost controls, quality controls, implementation, and start up
• Develops Mechanical Engineering projects utilizing new technology to constantly upgrade and improve site safety, efficiencies, cost controls, quality controls and protection of the environment
• Participates with Operations and Maintenance departments and other Engineering staff in problem solving efforts to improve safety, efficiencies, cost controls and protection of the environment
• Provides technical and Mechanical Engineering support to assigned groups/departments at site
• Assists Operations and Maintenance departments with the implementation of new technology
• Coordinates project activities with Operations and Maintenance departments to facilitate project completion
• Ensures appropriate documentation for assigned projects are prepared and reviews documentation for accuracy
• Responsible for ensuring successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budget time and cost constraints
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering, OR
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline andtwo (2) years of related experience in Engineering
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Mechanical 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

• Compressor Rebuild Experience
• Mechanical Engineering Experience

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• 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
• 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
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the course of the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws