Civil Engineer I

Freeport McMoRan•Clifton, AZ

4d•$75,000 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Engineer I supports site-wide water management at Freeport-McMoRan’s Morenci open-pit copper mining operation in Arizona. The role develops knowledge of engineering principles related to hydrology, hydraulics, hydrogeology, water treatment plant process design, and water quality to help quantify water balances across process, mine, and stormwater areas. The engineer assists operational areas with water data collection and quality assurance, instrument calibration verification, flowsheet mapping, operational rule updates, and standard water-accounting computations and analyses. Work includes process water circuits—with emphasis on tailings storage facilities and leach stockpiles—as well as stormwater and mine facilities. The position also contributes to understanding tailings, crushed leach, and water management systems, and helps maintain the site-wide water simulation model using production and climate scenarios to assess water-balance performance. The position is based at Morenci, approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona. On-site employees may be eligible for a monthly housing allowance subject to program guidelines. Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and all required training or testing. The operation may require a non-standard schedule, including shift work other than day shift, and uses mandatory pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing as allowed by law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum.
Knowledge of the principles and practice of civil, geotechnical, hydrologic, or water/wastewater engineering, or a related field of science or engineering.
Proficiency in MS Excel and Word, with knowledge of other MS Office software and engineering tools such as CAD, analytical, and mapping tools.
Fluency in English.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to a diversely educated audience.
Present a positive, professional image.
Self-motivated, energetic, able to execute, and client-service oriented.
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and the safety of yourself and others.
Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and all required training and/or testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with metal mining design and/or operations, especially mining structures (steel and concrete), tailings storage facilities (dams), water dams, and/or crushed leach stockpiles.
Education or experience with structural design, structural repairs, water management, process design, or water/wastewater treatment.
Ability to research and analyze information and draw valid conclusions.
Good interpersonal and written and oral communication skills with diverse technical and non-technical teams.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure.
Experience with related engineering software, including AutoCAD, RISA 3D, STAAD, GoldSim, and ArcGIS.
Ability to read and understand Design & Construction Drawings.

Responsibilities

Develop knowledge of engineering principles for site-wide water systems, including hydrology, hydraulics, hydrogeology, water treatment plant process design, and general water quality, to quantify water balances.
Assist operational areas with water data measurement and collection, quality assurance, instrument calibration verification, flowsheet mapping, operational rule updates, and standard water-accounting computations and analysis.
Support water accounting for site-wide process water circuits, with a focus on tailings storage facilities and leach stockpiles, as well as stormwater and mine facilities.
Develop knowledge of tailings, crushed leach, and water management systems.
Contribute through data collection, information gathering, task execution as directed, and routine communication of scope changes.
Assist with maintaining the site-wide water simulation model and incorporate production-plan and climate scenarios to quantify water-balance performance.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Employees required to work on-site may be eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, subject to program guidelines.
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.
Morenci amenities include company housing, daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, fitness centers, movie theater, skate park, and parks and recreation activities.