Chief Project Engineer
About The Position
The Chief Project Engineer supervises, enhances, and monitors designated engineering practices at the Chino site. The role provides engineering leadership for site projects, including reviewing and investigating proposed work, making recommendations, and supervising or serving as project manager or technical expert on large or complex construction, expansion, and modification projects. The position advises site management on applicable programs, practices, and local, state, and federal regulations; reports environmental compliance issues and recommends corrective actions; administers vendor contracts; and contributes to strategic planning and budgeting for designated engineering areas. The engineer may also represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams and perform other duties as required. Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex about 15 miles from Silver City, New Mexico. The operation includes a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator and a solvent extraction/electrowinning plant producing copper cathode.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and seven years of experience in engineering or a related scientific field, including lead or supervisory experience; or a master’s degree in an engineering discipline and five years of such experience, including lead or supervisory experience.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Ability to research and analyze difficult information and draw valid conclusions.
- Skill in managing large or complex engineering projects.
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- Skill in supervising, evaluating, training, and motivating employees.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree with three years of mining experience, or a bachelor’s degree and considerable experience in heavy civil/construction engineering and general multidisciplinary project engineering.
- Advanced degree, Professional Engineer (PE) credential, or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience directing and mentoring complex engineering and project management work by junior engineers while ensuring quality products for end users.
- Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree.
- Experience designing complex piping and pumping systems.
- Experience analyzing steel structures.
- Experience in heavy civil earthworks and/or open-pit mining.
- Experience managing project scope, schedules, and budgets.
- Experience writing project justifications and scopes of work.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, enhance, and monitor designated engineering practices for the site.
- Report environmental compliance issues and recommend corrective actions to appropriate site management.
- Supervise or review, investigate, and develop recommendations regarding planned engineering projects.
- Supervise or serve as project manager or technical expert on large or complex site construction, expansion, or modification engineering projects.
- Advise site management on applicable programs, practices, and existing or proposed local, state, and federal regulations.
- Evaluate and administer vendor contracts for services and equipment.
- Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting for designated engineering areas.
- Represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams, such as the Freeport-McMoRan Environmental Steering Team.
- Perform other duties as required.
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, and holiday pay.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
- Internal progression opportunities.
- Additional incentive compensation based on company and individual performance eligibility.
- Annual long-term incentive consideration, subject to plan terms and authorized approval.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
