Is Freeport-McMoRan a good company to work for?

Freeport-McMoRan has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,310 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at Freeport-McMoRan to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Freeport-McMoRan have been left by employees working as Intern - Hourly , Mechanical Engineer and Civil Engineer .

Does Freeport-McMoRan pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Freeport-McMoRan employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Freeport-McMoRan. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Freeport-McMoRan?

78% of Freeport-McMoRan employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Freeport-McMoRan 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Freeport-McMoRan?

Metallurgist (40) , Intern (30) , Engineer (21) , Mechanical Engineer (15) , Buyer (14) , Mine Engineer (13) , Diagnostic Electrician (12) , Intern - Hourly (11) , Civil Engineer (10) , Haul Truck Operator (10) , Heavy Equipment Operator (10) , Administrative Assistant (9) , Electrician (9) , Mining Engineer (9) , Truck Driver (9)

What are the pros of working at Freeport-McMoRan according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and the people there are wonderful" ((in 188 reviews)); "Pay is good and company housing" ((in 156 reviews)); "great people to work for and with" ((in 74 reviews)); "Good pay and bonuses based on personal and company performance are a huge perk." ((in 35 reviews)); "Salaries are in range of what to expect, Bonuses are good as long as safety goals are met." ((in 29 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Freeport-McMoRan according to real employee reviews?

"Starting just before I left and continuing afterwards, there were more issues with poor management and decision making." ((in 40 reviews)); "Long hours and a long drive" ((in 26 reviews)); "freeport is full of "yes men" and upper management is completely out of touch with employees." ((in 19 reviews)); "One really bad manager (that no longer works there)" ((in 13 reviews)); "Nepotism runs rampant at this company." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Freeport-McMoRan layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Freeport-McMoRan layoffs and their outlook for job security at Freeport-McMoRan in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Freeport-McMoRan locations?

Phoenix , Morenci , Tucson , Bagdad , Safford , Houston , Green Valley , Miami , Silver City , Empire , Climax , El Paso , Tyrone , Leadville , Claypool , Parshall , Sahuarita , Vanadium , New Orleans , Los Angeles , Denver , Norwich , Fort Madison , Elizabeth , Arizona City , Mesa , Morenci , Lafayette , Oro Valley , Tempe

Freeport-McMoRan reviews

3.8

78% would recommend to a friend

(1,071 total reviews)

Kathleen L. Quirk

76% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,071 reviews)

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Freeport-McMoRan has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,071 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Freeport-McMoRan employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.8 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Jun 26, 2022

Electrical Engineering

Senior electrical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, nice people, pay is competitive, the hours are flexible with lots of PTO.

Cons

Managed by a central location in Phoenix AZ for all mines which is not able to adapt to market forces fast enough. Difficult and stressful job due to constant understaffing issues in large part caused by the first point. The industry as a whole has been laying off technical professionals that help keep everything going every time there is a decrease the value of copper or Molybdenum which has led to outdated equipment that no-one understands how to fix anymore. This job requires large amounts of self-initiative to be able to figure out what was done in the past to fix it because the people that made it are no longer around. Usually this learning process is under pretty substantial pressure.

1.0

Jun 8, 2022

Benefits are ok but management sucks

Sr metallurgist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleagues to work with. Good 401K.

Cons

Worst management that i have experienced. Good ole boys club still when the world is so different now. The adage “ You don’t leave a company, you leave your boss” stands true with Freeport.

5.0

Dec 8, 2021

Great Company, cares about their employees

Superintendent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Safety is number one in this culture. The pay is very competitive and opportunities abound for those who want to work for it. I have worked for many mid and large sized companies and Freeport has provided be and my family with the best work life balance and benefits.

Cons

Some of the locations can be a bit remote, but that comes with working in the materials and mining world. They do try to make living in their remote locations bearable with added amenities, but in the end many mines are still remote.

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