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Freeport-McMoRan Senior Engineer - Townsite in Bagdad, Arizona

Senior Engineer - Townsite

Requisition ID: 128108

Location:

Bagdad, AZ, US, 86321

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

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.  Visit the Bagdad town website (https://bagdadaztown.com/) to learn more.

Description

Supervise, provide technical guidance, interpret, manage projects/tasks and/or participate in activities to maintain operational performance and support civil engineering projects with focus on utilities and townsite maintenance. Activities include, inspection, measurement, interpretation, analysis, coordination, problem solving, forecasting, reporting, and may include project design support. Review and improve the performance of existing water management systems.

  • Apply working knowledge of engineering principles to assigned engineering projects using data measurement and collection, analysis, interpretation, and problem solving.

  • Provide guidance and instruction to multidisciplinary teams assigning tasks as necessary. Review, improve, and apply townsite facility and utility management systems to achieve good practice. Review reports for design and operations projects and provide recommendations to site team and project consultants.

  • Manage projects and serve as subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex site planning/construction, expansion, or modifications.

  • Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated civil engineering areas.

  • 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 matters.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and five (5) years related experience in engineering or related field, OR

  • Master’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering or related field.

  • Knowledge of principles and practice of civil, architectural, water resources, and or water/quality/treatment.

  • Demonstrate technical competence through design and/or operations experience in at least one of the following work areas: water systems infrastructure, facilities/buildings construction/reconstruction.

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

  • Certified Engineer-in-Training or equivalent

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

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

  • 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:

  • Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification preferred

  • Experience with large material handling systems (mixing, conveying, slurry pumping, stacking) in a mining environment, specifically alternative tailings technologies of pumping highly thickened tailings, crushed rock and mixed material conveyance, and/or filtered tailings conveyance and stacking

  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience

  • Experience with facility/building maintenance and management

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

  • Operational and maintenance experience with utility systems

  • Experience with metal mining operations, especially as a material handling design, construction, and/or operational subject matter expert, focused on conveyance and stacking of tailings and waste materials

  • 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

  • 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

Criteria/Conditions:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, and work on elevated platforms

  • Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the workday

  • Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hart 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.Click here (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/COP_Total_Rewards_Estimate_4_6_24v2.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 pet, auto, home and vehicle 

  • Internal progression opportunities 

  • Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Benefits/?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. 

  • 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 HRSC@fmi.com. _

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