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Process Automation Engineer II

Bagdad, AZ · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence ... Gives directions on Process Automation engineering topics and projects. * Develops and participates ...

Freeport McMoRan

Process Automation Engineer II

Bagdad, AZ · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence ... Gives directions on Process Automation engineering topics and projects. * Develops and participates ...

Freeport McMoRan

Senior Electrical Engineer

Bagdad, AZ

$105K - $145K/yr

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence ... processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction ...

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Do workers at Freeport-McMoRan get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
87% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Does Freeport-McMoRan pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
92% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

At Freeport-McMoRan, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
67% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Freeport-McMoRan affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
98% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Freeport-McMoRan?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 38% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers at Freeport-McMoRan worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Freeport-McMoRan workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
75% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it for Freeport-McMoRan workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
72% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Freeport-McMoRan?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
94% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do Freeport-McMoRan managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Freeport-McMoRan spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
14% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Freeport-McMoRan?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is a Freeport-McMoRan job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
100% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.

Is working at Freeport-McMoRan good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
56% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Freeport-McMoRan feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Freeport-McMoRan get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
43% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Freeport-McMoRan?

Some people feel stressed out here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Freeport-McMoRan enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
84% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Freeport-McMoRan recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
43% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Freeport-McMoRan?

Most people got enough training when they started.
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Freeport-McMoRan?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 72% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think Freeport-McMoRan’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
77% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Freeport-McMoRan is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
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Principal Engineer I - Process Engineering

Principal Engineer I - Process Engineering

Freeport McMoRan

Vancouver, BC

CA$165K - CA$220K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Freeport-McMoRan rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 32 rated mining

Job description

Where You Will Work

Located in Downtown Vancouver's central business district, this area is a dense, high-end urban neighborhood dominated by major office towers, financial institutions, and professional services. Employees in Vancouver mostly follow a hybrid schedule where they are required to work within EPCM/design house environments, working closely alongside engineering and project delivery teams, attend in-person meetings or training and may also collaborate virtually.  It offers a fast-paced, corporate environment with strong transit access and a mix of nearby dining, retail, and residential amenities.

What You Will Do

As a technical leader, this role focuses on growth projects and strategic initiatives, providing process engineering expertise, engineering leadership, and highlevel guidance throughout the project development cycle while collaborating across the organization to deliver sound engineering judgment and strategic insight.

  • Review, verify, and approve engineering documents including PFDs, P&IDs, design criteria, mass/energy balances, equipment specifications, and metallurgical test work scopes
  • Ensure engineering deliverables conform to internal standards, project requirements, and best practices
  • In this role you investigate complex technical challenges and recommend practical, costeffective solutions grounded in engineering fundamentals
  • Collaborate with discipline engineers, site teams, EPC partners, and stakeholders to ensure highquality execution
  • Recommend improvements to engineering standards, workflows, tools, and design methodologies
  • As the Principal Engineer I - Process Engineering you support longrange technical planning, capital budgeting, and strategic project evaluation
  • Work closely with operations, geology, maintenance, project management, and corporate technical groups to deliver integrated solutions
  • Ensure project and site teams implement engineering improvements and design recommendations
  • Mentor and coach engineers and technical specialists to build internal capability, and contribute to internal technical guidelines, knowledge libraries, and bestpractice documents

What You Bring To Freeport

  • Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and seven (7) years of experience in a related engineering field OR
  • Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and five (5) years of experience in a related engineering field OR
  • PhD in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering and three (3) years of experience in a related engineering field
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving capabilities
  • Ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable recommendations
  • High degree of professional judgment with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Ability to research and analyze complex information 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 technical and nontechnical stakeholders, verbally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting prefeasibility, feasibility, and FEL design stages.
  • Experience with major capital project environments (EPC/EPCM experience advantageous).
  • Familiarity with process modeling and mass/energy balance tools (e.g., Metsim, HSC, JKSimMet).
  • Postgraduate degree or specialized training in extractive metallurgy or process design.

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay-range for this role is currently $165,000 - $220,000 CAD. 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.

             Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

             Company-paid life and disability insurance

             RRSP plan with employer contribution/match

             Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay

             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.

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