Chief Engineer - TCLW

Requisition ID: 135706

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85004-2121

Category: Engineering Services

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

**Why You Should Apply for This Job**

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. **_Apply Today! _**

**Where You Will Work **

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, provide guidance, mentorship, leadership and technical expertise; organize resources, and evaluate performance relative to established systems. 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.

+ Supervise, provide guidance and participate in activities to maintain performance of tailings, crushed leach, and water dam facilities through inspection, measurement, data management, interpretation, analysis, coordination, problem solving and reporting.

+ 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.

+ Collaborate to continuously ensure good performance of tailings, crushed leach, and water management areas and to identify and implement associated improvements. This includes engaging the Engineer of Record in the design and operations of TSF and WD facilities. Serve as point of contact with corporate engineers and management, including tracking all recommendations, ensuring compliance with those recommendations, reporting actions regularly, as well as communicate accurate, timely and relevant geotechnical information to the Site management team.

+ Supervise or may serve as Project Manager or technical expert on large/complex site planning/construction, expansion or modifications.

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ 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 Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum and seven (7) 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 (5) years of experience in an applicable field of expertise

+ Engineer in Training (EIT) or equivalent relevant certification

+ Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

+ 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

+ Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

+ Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent relevant certification

+ 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 analysis and design

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

+ Able to research and analyze information of relatively small scope and minimal difficulty and draw valid conclusions

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

+ Experience with geotechnical slope stability instrumentation and monitoring programs, data management, and analysis

+ Experience reviewing and editing geotechnical engineering reports and documents for a variety of applications

+ Engineering 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.

**What We Offer You**

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently **$113,000-$158,000.** 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 (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/Total\_Rewards\_Estimate\_4.7.pdf)** to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

+ 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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