Chief Engineer - Tailings, Crushed Leach And Water Projects

Freeport-McMoRanis a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world's largest publicly traded copper producers, the world's largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.This position has the possibility to work remotely up to 100% of the time. The position will require occasional travel to the Phoenix corporate offices and/or site locations. This position may be performed anywhere in the U.S. except 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 positions shift to in-office work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time should the position meet the established eligibility for these benefits.DescriptionSupervise, 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.QualificationsMinimum Requirements: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; ORMaster'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 certificationKnowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge in the principles and practices of Civil, Geologic, Geotechnical, or Hydrologic Engineering or a related field of EngineeringAble 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 audiencePresent a positive, professional imageSelf-motivated, energetic, able to execute, and client-service orientedBe able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressureAbility to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety of yourself and othersSkilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazardsPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical or Water Resources Engineering specializationKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent relevant certificationExperience with metal mining operations, especially with tailings storage facility (dam), water dams and/or crushed leach stockpile design and operationsExperience with slurry transport analysis and designExperience with cost estimating for civil projects, project scheduling and project controlsAble to research and analyze information of relatively small scope and minimal difficulty and draw valid conclusionsAble to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques in design projects and operational supportExperience with geotechnical slope stability instrumentation and monitoring programs, data management, and analysisExperience reviewing and editing geotechnical engineering reports and documents for a variety of applicationsEngineering experience in geotechnical analyses including field investigations, lab testing, soil characterization, slope stability, seismic analysisExperience in surface water hydrology, hydraulics, and groundwater hydrology in addition to geotechnical experienceSuperior interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills with diverse teams of technical and non-technical staffSkilled in related Engineering software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS, GoldSim), programming languagesFluency in Spanish or Bahasa Indonesian languagesAbility and willingness to travel domestic / internationalAbility and willingness to travel at least five (5) weeks for every quarterCriteria/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 lawsAt Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working HereBenefits:We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees - offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here:Benefits DetailsCompensation:The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$108,000-$152,000. 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 incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance. Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration. Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Company's plan and award agreements. More details will be shared during the hiring process. To view an example of a Total Rewards Estimate for this role click here:Total Rewards EstimateSafety / Work Conditions:Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose "motor vehicles" includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel). 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