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 196 reviews)); "Pay is good and company housing" ((in 158 reviews)); "management are salt of the earth good people to work with" ((in 72 reviews)); "Good pay and bonuses based on personal and company performance are a huge perk." ((in 42 reviews)); "Salaries are in range of what to expect, Bonuses are good as long as safety goals are met." ((in 27 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 39 reviews)); "Long hours and a long drive" ((in 25 reviews)); "freeport is full of "yes men" and upper management is completely out of touch with employees." ((in 21 reviews)); "One really bad manager (that no longer works there)" ((in 14 reviews)); "Nepotism runs rampant at this company." ((in 10 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

Ratings by category

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Apr 27, 2014

A large company managed by few Yes people from same PTFI Indonesia Club

Strategic process manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large capital base Profitable Papua mines where gold is produced as a by product and the production cost is nullified into profit. Lucky to have few excellent resources strategically located world wide minimising the risks Excellent CFO, Chairman, CEO and the board

Cons

Top management is consisted of mostly people who worked together in PTFI Indonesia. So birds of same feather. Prejudicial relationship because some of the top executives worked together outside Freeport as well as they worked together in Papua No framework of performance management - all whims and fancies. You need to have a God Father Professional management is just missing from the people who are just below the Board Lack of transparency Incomeptent admin officers and clerks are promoted in decision making levels so as to support their managers at all times without any threat .

2.0

Apr 26, 2014

Company has no plans for college graduates

Engineer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, great benefits, cheap town

Cons

Upper management uses the good old buddy system for hiring... managers have no higher education, there are no plans for people with degrees

2.0

Apr 24, 2014

A lucky organisation surviving with grace from Papua Indonesia and Peruvian operations

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you know some one at VP/ President /Director level and form a clique - you always will be looked after even after failing to perform. You need to be part of the closed circle and not necessarily to deliver. Smart Executive Management Staff and Board and knowledgeable covering the lack of knowledge of the rest of the team. Excellent Board , Presidents and CEO

Cons

There is never a set KPI to measure the performance of employees given to measure at the start of the year. Performances are measured very subjective, judgmental and unprofessional. HR policies are dated , often hidden agenda, secreted and tacit arrangement used for conveniences. If you do not have any God Father or person who knows you, no matter how smart you are - sorry. Very unreasonable HR, Senior Management with no respect to company policies or treating people with respect. Vendor selection is also done on subjectivity and failed vendors /consultants get repeat orders. DON'T TRUST on verbal promises from Recruiter, HR or even your Hiring Manager. Selective memory. Contractors /Consultants are rewarded highly than own staff. They sack the smart staff to replace with mediocre yes man contractors to have least resistance in execution.

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