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Senior Engineer - TCLW

Requisition ID: 140794

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85004-2121

Category: Engineering Services

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Why You Should Apply for This Job

_At Freeport-McMoRan, 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._ **_Apply Today!_**

Where You Will Work   

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. As a Hybrid employee, you’ll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in-person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements.

Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities.

What You Will Do

+ 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.

What You Bring To Freeport

+ 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

+ Experience with tailing storage facility or water dam risk analysis

+ 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.

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently **$101,000-$141,000.** 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.

+ 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/Our-Benefits-FM/?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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