Senior Project Engineer

Location: Bayard, NM 88023 | Requisition ID: 147441

About the role

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production, and supports a culture built on our core values. 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.

Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator producing copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant producing copper cathode. Silver City offers restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals, gentle four seasons, 300 days of sunshine annually, low humidity, and amenities including shopping, groceries, schools, and housing.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, plan, organize, manage, and evaluate designated engineering projects and programs, ensuring successful conclusion of all phases within appropriate time and cost.
• Review, investigate, and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned engineering projects.
• Manage projects and serve as subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex site planning, construction, expansion, or modifications.
• Provide guidance and counsel to site management on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state, and federal regulations.
• Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas.
• Develop and evaluate AFEs (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requests.
• Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for services and equipment.
• Represent the site on company-sponsored steering committees, task forces, or teams.
• Work on complex issues and implement solutions mostly through determination of strategy and delegation to others in a group or functional area.
• Collaborate with managers and/or functional or site leaders; interact with external colleagues.
• Work under moderate supervision with latitude to set objectives, priorities, and timelines that may impact department or individual work group.
• Contribute to budget preparation by supplying costs and recommendations; manage appropriate project budgets for consulting services.
• Manage a specific program or project (typically does not supervise people).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering.
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Skilled in managing large/complex engineering projects.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 3 years of mining experience, or a bachelor’s degree with considerable experience in heavy civil/construction engineering and multidisciplinary project engineering.
• Advanced degree, Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience directing and mentoring junior engineers on complex engineering and project management work while ensuring high-quality deliverables for end users.
• Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Experience designing complex piping and pumping systems.
• Experience analyzing steel structures.
• Experience in heavy civil earthworks and/or open-pit mining.
• Experience managing large construction projects.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Experience developing project justifications and scopes of work.

Pay

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $97,500–$138,000. 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.

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

• 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.
• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.