Senior Reliability Engineer
Freeport-McMoRan · Climax, CO
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $98k–$138k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A senior reliability role at Freeport-McMoRan (metals) in Climax, CO.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause
- Base pay
- $98k–$138k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Colorado: typical posted base $107k–$158k. This one lists $98k–$138k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 13 reliability engineer openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live reliability postings in Colorado.
- Base pay
- About 11% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $107k–$158k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 9+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 54%
- Team leadership 38%
- EHS / safety 31%
- Automation 23%
- SAP 23%
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This plant: Freeport-McMoRan in Climax
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Senior Reliability Engineer at Freeport-McMoRan in other locations
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Full description from Freeport-McMoRanAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Do
- ◆Identify system constraints and proactively pursues elimination of them through the continuous improvement cycle.
- ◆Ensure continuous production is uninterrupted by equipment failures and reduces production costs through development of maintenance methods to improve process efficiency and reliability.
- ◆Lead others and/or performs root cause analysis of equipment failures. Acts as a subject matter expert as required and assists in the identification and implementation of corrective actions or technologies.
- ◆Research new reliability processes and identifies methods to predict and improve reliability.
- ◆Perform onsite evaluation of existing processes and equipment and sets expectations within the department for precision maintenance.
- ◆Review and establish Key Performance Indices for equipment.
- ◆Identify PM opportunities and maintenance plans by leading failure mode and effect analysis.
- ◆Analyze current CMMS data for equipment health indicators and identifies reports to measure health indicators.
- ◆Proactively develops and provides safety perspective for equipment and processes; makes recommendations of engineering solutions or methods to eliminate hazards.
- ◆Perform other duties as required.
Preferred Qualifications
What We Offer You
The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $97,500-$138,000 . 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.
- ✓Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
- ✓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 pet, auto, home and vehicle
- ✓Internal progression opportunities
- ✓Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
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At Climax Molybdenum, 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 collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.
In order to be considered for this position, please apply by 12/03/26.
Where You Will Work
Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years, with mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax Mine is located between Frisco and Leadville – the seat of Lake County and the highest incorporated city in the United States.
Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.
At an elevation of over 10,000 feet, the rich historic town of Leadville is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Our employees and their families can enjoy hiking, camping, ultramarathon activities, skiing, and boating in the area. Some attractions in Leadville include the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Ski Cooper, Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, Tabor Opera House and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area, take a chance to advance your career with Climax Molybdenum and live life at the top! Visit Welcome to Leadville, Colorado to learn more.
What You Bring To Freeport
- •Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and five (5) years related experience in Engineering, OR
- •Master’s degree in appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in Engineering.
- •Proficiency of MS Office suite including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project
- •Ability to listen and understand information and ideas and express thought and ideas clearly and concisely through oral and written communication.
- •Customer focused to provide quality service to improve equipment and process reliability.
- •Knowledge and understanding of reliability centered maintenance practices.
- •Experience with engineering design drawings and schematics
- •Self-starter with solid integrity
- •Understand the importance of safety, legality and quality.
What We Require
- •Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
- •Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
- •Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
- •Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
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 .