Title:  Mechanical Engineer II

What You Will Do

• Provides technical advice and guidance for all phases of assigned Mechanical Engineering projects and programs, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost.  
• Participates as a team member to review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned Engineering projects 
• Contributes to Mechanical Engineering design plans and requirements 
• Serves as Project Manager or Technical Advisor, on small-to-medium site Engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes 
• Responsibilities include project development, budgeting, appropriation request (AR) preparation, contract management, electrical engineering, purchasing, construction, cost controls, quality controls, implementation, and start up 
• Develops Mechanical Engineering projects utilizing new technology to constantly upgrade and improve site safety, efficiencies, cost controls, quality controls and protection of the environment 
• Participates with Operations and Maintenance departments and other Engineering staff in problem solving efforts to improve safety, efficiencies, cost controls and protection of the environment 
• Provides technical and Mechanical Engineering support to assigned groups/departments at site 
• Assists Operations and Maintenance departments with the implementation of new technology 
• Coordinates project activities with Operations and Maintenance departments to facilitate project completion 
• Ensures appropriate documentation for assigned projects are prepared and reviews documentation for accuracy 
• Responsible for ensuring successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budget time and cost constraints 
• Performs other duties as required 

What You Bring To Freeport

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering, OR 
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and two (2) years of related experience in Engineering 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Mechanical Engineering 
• 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 Qualifications

• 3 years (+) of maintenance experience in smelting, chemical manufacturing/mining and/or processing industry environment.
• Experience with large rotating equipment including knowledge of bearings, seals, lubrication and gearboxes
• Strong understanding on all RCM discipline ( Vibration Analysis, Machinery Lubrication, Thermography, Nondestructive Testing and Ultrasound).
• Experience in industrial project management
• Experience with project commissioning
• Experience in procurement as well as factory accepted testing
• Experience in supervising contractors
• Experience with detailed scope writing
• Experience with forecasting 
• Strong experience with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel