Operational Excellence Specialist II or Engineer II

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     Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching.     The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more.    What You Will Do 
 Under general supervision, this role interprets and synthesizes data to recommend actionable business decisions, leads performance optimization through execution and adoption of solutions, and applies business improvement methodologies to deliver measurable results. The role enables teams through effective leadership, mentoring, and coaching. Facilitate customer collaboration sessions—including brainstorming, fact‑finding, design thinking, and problem solving—to drive continuous business improvement. Select, tailor, and apply appropriate problem‑solving approaches (e.g., bottleneck analysis, root cause analysis (RCA), Lean, design thinking, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and diagnostics) to inform decisions and achieve measurable impact. Design solutions using a minimum viable product (MVP) approach, iterating based on customer feedback while considering scalability and broader application beyond the initial scope. Lead change by developing clear, compelling narratives that connect purpose, strategy, and required actions; strengthen communication capabilities across the team. Influence and motivate sustained improvements in operational behaviors and processes across teams by coaching on structures, routines, and practices that enable operational excellence at scale. Analyze and review equipment and process Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to guide performance optimization and data‑driven decision‑making. Perform other duties as required. What You Bring To Freeport 
 Note:  Education and/or Degree type along with the minimum qualifications below will determine the position for which you will be considered.   Specialist II: High School diploma or GED AND seven (7) years of experience in Operations, Operations Support, Engineering, Project Management, Professional Business settings, OR Bachelor’s Degree AND three (3) years of experience in Operations, Operations Support, Engineering, Project Management, Professional Business settings OR Master’s Degree AND one (1) year of experience in Operations, Operations Support, Engineering, Project Management, Professional Business settings Knowledge; Skills & Abilities: Passionate problem solver who succeeds in somewhat ambiguous situations; tirelessly advocates for the best possible solution  Burgeoning coach whose goals are to grow and maximize the team’s potential Strong communicator with emerging ability to communicate complex messages Unbiased facilitator; able to engage all people at all levels; emerging leadership skills Self-aware of cognitive biases and its impact on decision making. Decision making focused on the primary aim to build high performing teams, develop team