Senior Reliability Engineer
Freeport-McMoRan
Bagdad, AZ · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the 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
Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world. Visit the Bagdad town websi te to learn more.
What You Will Do
Identify system constraints and proactively pursues elimination of them through the continuous improvement cycle.
Ensure continuous production is uninterrupted by equipment failures and reduces production costs through development of maintenance methods to improve process efficiency and reliability.
Lead others and/or performs root cause analysis of equipment failures. Acts as a subject matter expert as required and assists in the identification and implementation of corrective actions or technologies.
Research new reliability processes and identifies methods to predict and improve reliability.
Perform onsite evaluation of existing processes and equipment and sets expectations within the department for precision maintenance.
Review and establish Key Performance Indices for equipment.
Identify PM opportunities and maintenance plans by leading failure mode and effect analysis.
Analyze current CMMS data for equipment health indicators and identifies reports to measure health indicators.
Proactively develops and provides safety perspective for equipment and processes; makes recommendations of engineering solutions or methods to eliminate hazards.
Perform other duties as required.
What You Bring To Freeport
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and five (5) years related experience in Engineering, OR
Master’s degree in appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in Engineering.
Proficiency of MS Office suite including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project
Ability to listen and understand information and ideas and express thought and ideas clearly and concisely through oral and written communication.
Customer focused to provide quality service to improve equipment and process reliability.
Knowledge and understanding of reliability centered maintenance practices.
Experience with engineering design drawings and schematics
Self-starter with solid integrity
Understand the importance of safety, legality and quality.
Preferred Qualifications
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) experience
Maintenance and Reliability experience
Previous Leadership experience
PI vision Power BI experience
Data Analysis experience
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.
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 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
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