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Freeport Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

Surveyor

Bagdad, AZ · On-site

$24.50 - $33/hr

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Assistant Planner

Bagdad, AZ · On-site

$27 - $37/hr

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 ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Bagdad, AZ · On-site

$105K - $145K/yr

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 ...

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How much do freeport jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for freeport in Arizona is $57,137.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,100.00 and $64,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a freeport?

A Freeport job typically refers to employment within a Freeport, which is a designated area, often at a port or airport, where goods can be imported, stored, and sometimes processed or re-exported without being subject to customs duties. Jobs in Freeports can include roles in logistics, customs administration, warehousing, security, and trade compliance. These positions are crucial for ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods within these special economic zones. Working in a Freeport often requires knowledge of customs regulations, supply chain management, and sometimes foreign trade laws.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freeport, and why are they important?

I'm sorry, but 'Freeport' is not a recognized job title or professional occupation.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working at Freeport-McMoRan in mining operations, and how are these usually addressed?

Professionals at Freeport-McMoRan often face challenges such as working in remote locations, adapting to shift-based schedules, and ensuring strict compliance with safety and environmental regulations. To address these, the company provides comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training, fosters a strong safety culture, and offers various support systems such as transportation, housing, and wellness programs for employees. Teamwork and clear communication are highly encouraged to maintain operational efficiency and employee well-being.

What is the difference between Freeport vs Mining Technician?

AspectFreeportMining Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, safety trainingHigh school diploma, technical training or certification
Work EnvironmentMining sites, industrial facilitiesMining sites, processing plants
Industry UsageMining company (e.g., Freeport-McMoRan)Mining industry, various companies
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Freeport refers to a mining company or operation, while a Mining Technician is a role within the mining industry. Mining Technicians support operations, perform maintenance, and assist with exploration. The main difference lies in Freeport being an employer or project name, and Mining Technician being a job title. Both roles often require safety training and work in similar environments, but the Technician is a specific position within the broader Freeport operations.

What cities in Arizona are hiring for Freeport jobs?

Cities in Arizona with the most Freeport job openings:

Infographic showing various Freeport job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,137 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Technical Coordinator - Maintenance Support - Multiple Locations

Freeport McMoRan

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$75K - $104K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago


Freeport-McMoRan rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 141 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 41 rated mining


Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world's largest publicly traded copper producers, the world's largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.

We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.

What You Will Do

This position will be based in one of the following locations: Safford or Bagdad with expected travel to support other FMI locations. Travel frequency dependent on business needs

  • Acts as technical expert in general areas of past and present operations and maintenance. Provides technical expertise to support maintenance and commissioning/decommissioning. Will have broad and deep background, knowledge and understanding of industrial processes and associated equipment. 
  • Serves as a project lead and collaborates with maintenance/operations teams to achieve equipment reliability and run time. This work includes, but is not limited to, asset preservation, commissioning, and rebuilds. Team members may be internal or external (vendors or contractors). 
  • Reviews maintenance documentation for plant and equipment, to help identify potential and existing problems and facilitate maintenance best practices. Having identified a problem, determines the root cause and takes action to resolve and/or prevent production/maintenance issues. 
  • Collaborates with Planners, Operations, and others involved in the planning of critical maintenance activities. 
  • Champion safety and environmental processes to support and improve maintenance working practices. Mentor personnel on best practices (process, tooling, specifications, etc.) 
  • Collaborate to develop and utilize standard maintenance templates to achieve equipment reliability. 
  • Perform other duties as requested. 
What You Bring To Freeport
  • High school diploma or GED and seven (7) years journeyman level mechanical maintenance repair/rebuild experience with industrial equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, etc.) including project management experience. 
  • Journeyman level ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials, including blueprints. 
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
  • Ability to work around industrial equipment safely, including all relevant adverse conditions, with all applicable PPE. 
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and troubleshoot problems. 
  • Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company. 
  • Alignment training certification. 
  • Completed a Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship or equivalent.
Critera/Conditions
  • Ability to work any shift, including weekends and holidays (shifts may be rotating in a 24/7/365 operation).
  • Frequent Travel (NA, SA, PTFI, etc.)
  • Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
  • Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws

At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working Here

Benefits:

We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees - offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details

Compensation:

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $75,000-$104,000. 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.  To view an example of a Total Rewards Estimate for this role click here:  Total Rewards Estimate

Safety / Work Conditions:

Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:

  • Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or 
  • Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose "motor vehicles" includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).

Please be advised that 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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