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Why You Should Apply for This Job At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing employment that recognizes excellence and encourages safe production, with a culture supported by our core values. Here, you'll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority. Apply Today.

Where You Will Work Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, and more. Our flexible work program allows employees to work virtually as well as come together in person when needed at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or one of our site locations.

Employees can work remotely from most states in the U.S., with the exception of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors.Should the position shift to in-person (office/site) work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time, so long as the position meets the established eligibility for these benefits. What You Will Do Develop and maintain ongoing maintenance of power demand forecasts, power supply alternatives, and economic analyses for Freeport's North American operations

Monitor electric utility regulatory trends and formulate strategies for effective participation in regulatory proceedings, representing Freeport both as a large industrial customer and as a utility owner with regulatory obligations. Ensure compliance with ACC and FERC regulations in close coordination with external regulatory legal counsel. Collaborate with Freeport's North American and international operations to develop power demand forecasts that reflect planned business expansions or contractions at each site.

Design and recommend power supply strategies that support growing demand requirements, informed by short-term and long-term conditions in Western energy and capacity markets. Support financial and economic evaluations of alternative power and resource options, incorporating wholesale price trends, market liquidity, capacity versus energy pricing, and deliverability constraints. Develop demand projection scenarios to assess cost, schedule, and reliability risks, and identify cost-effective mitigation strategies.

Monitor and analyze regulatory, commercial, and tariff structure changes in Western energy and capacity markets, recommending engagement strategies to shape policy outcomes where appropriate. Contribute to corporate strategic planning, budgeting processes, and risk management initiatives related to transmission, generation, and power market exposure. Support the preparation, coordination, and submission of plans, filings, and reports required to meet regulatory obligations for Freeport's utility operations.

Perform other duties as required. What You Bring To Freeport High School Diploma/GED and nine (9) years in the electric utility industry, North American power markets, or utility regulatory activity. Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field and five (5) years in the electric utility industry, North American power markets, or utility regulatory activity.

Familiarity with the operation of wholesale power and natural gas markets in the Western US Strong working knowledge of power plant dispatch economics and technical restrictions Strong working knowledge of electric utility rate-setting processes Familiarity with utility regulatory reporting Ability to understand industrial process power demand requirements Ability to fulfill both leadership and team support roles Excellent verbal and written communication skills Capable of organizing and managing multiple complex tasks Capable of working under pressure with frequent priority changes Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook Ability to work with general office equipment such as a personal computer and keyboard, facsimile machines and photocopier Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field and three (3) years in the electric utility industry, North American power markets, or utility regulatory activity What We Offer You The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$87,500-$120,000. 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 auto, home and pet Internal progression opportunities Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package

What We Require Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws. Equal Opportunity Employer Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.