Senior Metallurgist

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. Description 
 Under general supervision, provides technical expertise, guidance and leadership in Metallurgical testing and analysis at assigned site. Conducts, plans and assists with Metallurgical study, development, testing and analyses of designs, processes or procedures at assigned site Serves as technical expert on complex Metallurgical testing Reports metallurgical or process issues and makes recommendations to Chief Metallurgist on how to resolve/correct the issues Reviews and recommends new or enhanced Metallurgical testing equipment or protocols Contributes to the improvement of Metallurgical process Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, State and Federal regulations Maintains current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local regulations May contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for Metallurgical testing May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams Performs other duties as required Qualifications 
 Minimum Qualifications   Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years of experience in Metallurgy or related Scientific field, OR Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of experience in Metallurgy or related Scientific field Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex Metallurgical and processing analyses 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   Hydrometallurgy and/or leaching experience   Criteria/Conditions   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 30 pounds) during the course of the workday Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and