[Hiring] Principal Engineer I - Effluent Treatment @Freeport-McMoRan

Role Description

Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, providing guidance, mentorship, and engineering expertise to support site operations, capital projects, and complex technical challenges.

• Apply deep knowledge of effluent treatment systems to improve operational performance, project outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive the adoption of leading practices across the organization.
• Lead complex problem-solving initiatives by translating technical challenges into actionable solutions.
• Leverage advanced engineering principles, analytical tools, and innovative approaches to optimize effluent treatment processes.
• Review and evaluate effluent treatment plant operations, engineering projects, and complex technical issues.
• Provide actionable recommendations that improve performance, reliability, compliance, and business outcomes.
• Support the development and execution of long-term technical strategies.
• Build strong partnerships with environmental, maintenance, laboratory, operational, and external stakeholders.
• Provide advanced technical leadership for complex operational and engineering challenges.
• Maintain expertise in emerging technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory developments.
• Collaborate with site leadership and project teams to shape operational and project strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts by developing, implementing, and auditing operational standards.
• Identify opportunities to optimize effluent treatment operations.
• Mentor, coach, and develop technical and operational talent.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline and seven (7) years of experience in related engineering field; OR
• Master’s degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline and five (5) years of experience in related engineering field; OR
• PhD in Engineering or related engineering discipline and three (3) years of experience in related engineering field.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of effluent treatment plants.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in commercial or industrial scale effluent treatment plants.
• Experience in multiple unit operations within effluent treatment plants including process stability, chemical dosing, solids handling, sludge management, reagent performance and understanding of discharge requirements.

Benefits

• The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $112,000-$160,000.
• 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.

Requirements

• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20% and internationally up to 50% is required.