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Instrumentation/Control Design Department Lead

Freeport-McMoRan
New Orleans, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jan 2026
💰 $104,000/yr($101,000/yr$104,000/yr)

About the role

Where You Will Work 

Our Collaboration Hub in the Warehouse District of New Orleans, Louisiana, serves as an important location for our global support groups, including investor relations, finance, engineering, marketing, communications, and information technology. Employees in New Orleans mostly follow a hybrid schedule where they collaborate virtually and may be required to attend occasional in-person meetings or training. The Hub is located inside a beautiful historic building and provides office space, meeting rooms, kitchen and dining space, phone booths, and technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. New Orleans is a popular tourist destination known for its rich history, architecture, cultural arts, music, and cuisine. Many great hotels, galleries, restaurants, and museums are a short walk from the Hub.  

What You Will Do

  • Review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned engineering projects. 
  • Manage projects and serve as subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex site planning/construction, expansion or modifications. 
  • Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations. 
  • Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas. 
  • Develop and evaluate Appropriation Request (AR) for capital funding. 
  • May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment. 
  • May represent the site on Company sponsored steering committees, task forces, or teams. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

What You Bring To Freeport

  • High School diploma or GED and nine (9) years of Engineering experience, OR 
  • Bachelor's degree in a Scientific discipline and five (5) years of Engineering experience 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Supervisory Experience 
  • Bluestake process knowledge 

What We Offer You 

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $101,000 - $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. 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  

  • Domestic and International travel up to 15%

  • 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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