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Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

Senior Engineer - TCLW

Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003


Senior Engineer - TCLW

Requisition ID: 135703

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85004-2121

Category: Engineering Services

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At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing employment that recognizes excellence and encourages safe production, with a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority.

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**Where You Will Work

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Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, and more. Our flexible work program allows employees to work virtually as well as come together in person when needed at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or one of our site locations. Employees can work remotely from most states in the U.S., with the exception of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the position shift to in-person (office/site) work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time, so long as the position meets the established eligibility for these benefits.

Description

Supervise tailings projects and feasibility studies, provide technical expertise and assist Responsible tailings facility engineer with organizing resources to help drive project decisions. Provide subject matter expertise in a relevant discipline to support and continuously improve the framework for sustaining stewardship, stability, and risk management for FCX tailings, crushed leach and/or water dams. Serve as resource for Geotechnical and Hydrological information and analysis.

Manage a tailings feasibility level study, work with engineering manager to coordinate resources and manage various contractors to achieve timely completion of the work. Serve as a Project engineer or technical tailings design expert on large/complex site planning/construction, expansion or modifications.

Develop and/or review scopes of work, evaluate proposals, draft formalized internal requests for funding, and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment as approved and required.

Review, improve, and apply tailings and water management systems and associated procedures for assigned facilities to achieve good practice

Provide guidance and instruction to multidisciplinary teams; assign tasks as necessary. Review reports for design and operations projects and provide recommendations to site team and to project consultants. Facilitate interaction with other functional areas/disciplines.

Contribute to annual operational and sustaining capital budget preparation by supplying costs and recommendations. Manage appropriate budgets for consulting and other services such as drilling and construction contractors.

Manage and /or mentor engineers in key practice areas to level of capabilities

Identify opportunities for improvements and determine associated value for risk reduction measures

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum and seven (5) years of experience in an applicable field of expertise; OR

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum and three (3) years of experience in an applicable field of expertise

Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent relevant certification

Knowledge in the principles and practices of Civil, Geologic, Geotechnical, or Hydrologic Engineering or a related field of Engineering

Able to demonstrate technical competence through design and/or operations experience in at least one of the following work areas: tailings storage facilities, crushed leach facilities, water dams, process water balance, and/or slurry transport.

Proficient in MS Office and other engineering tools (CAD, analytical, mapping)

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in English to a diversely educated audience

Present a positive, professional image

Self-motivated, energetic, able to execute, and client-service oriented

Be able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure

Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety of yourself and others

Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical or Water Resources Engineering specialization

PMP certification or equivalent

Experience with metal mining operations, especially with tailings storage facility (dam), water dams and/or crushed leach stockpile design and operations

Experience with slurry transport, pumps and pipelines analysis and design

Experience with cost estimating for civil projects, project scheduling and project controls

Able to evaluate and implement new methods in design projects and operational support

Experience with geotechnical slope stability instrumentation and monitoring programs

Experience reviewing and editing geotechnical engineering reports and documents

Experience in geotechnical analyses including field investigations, lab testing, soil characterization, slope stability, seismic analysis

Experience in surface water hydrology, hydraulics, and groundwater hydrology in addition to geotechnical experience

Superior interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills with diverse teams of technical and non-technical staff

Skilled in related Engineering software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS, GoldSim), programming languages

Fluency in Spanish or Bahasa Indonesian languages

Ability and willingness to travel domestic / international

Ability and willingness to travel at least five (5) weeks for every quarter

Criteria/Conditions:

Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently

$98,000-$137,000.

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.

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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 (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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