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Senior Engineer - TCLW

Requisition ID: 141887

Location:

Sahuarita, AZ, US, 85629

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

Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters, as well as numerous local attractions. Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other notable community staples are several schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks, shopping centers and more. Visit sahuaritaaz.gov andtucsonaz.gov (https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Home) to learn more.

Description

Supervise, provide technical guidance, interpret, manage projects/tasks and/or participate in activities to maintain operational performance and support projects with focus on Tailings and Crushed Leach facilities. Activities include inspection, measurement, interpretation, analysis, coordination, problem solving, forecasting, reporting, and may include project design support. Review and improve the performance of existing tailings, crushed leach, and water management systems.

+ Supervise, guide 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.

+ 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 the 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 strategic planning and budgeting efforts for Tailings Storage, Crushed Leach and Water areas. 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.

+ 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 or Geotechnical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum, with courses in Soil Mechanics and five (5) years of experience in Engineering or related scientific field, OR

+ Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum, with courses in Soil Mechanics and three (3) years of experience in Engineering or related scientific field

+ Certified Engineer-in-Training or equivalent

+ Knowledge of principles and practice of civil, geotechnical, water resources, water quality/treatment, and/or geological engineering

+ Demonstrate technical competence through design and/or operations experience in at least one of the following work areas: tailings storage, leach stockpiles, water dams, process water balance, slurry transport

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

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

+ 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:

+ Knowledge of or experience with tailing storage facilities and water dams

+ Experience with geotechnical slope stability instrumentation and monitoring programs

+ Experience reviewing and editing geotechnical engineering reports and documents

+ Experience in or knowledge of geotechnical analyses including field investigations, lab testing, soil characterization, slope stability, and seismic analysis

+ Experience in or knowledge of surface water hydrology, hydraulics, and groundwater hydrology in addition to geotechnical experience

+ Knowledge of or experience in Tailings facility closure or closure planning

+ Willing and able to travel domestically up to 50% of the time or as business requires

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 pet, auto, home and vehicle

+ 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   

+ Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.

+ Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.

+ Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

+ Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English

+ Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

+ 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 using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

•Equal Opportunity Employer 

_Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to_ [email protected]_ _._