Senior Mechanical Engineer - Projects
About The Position
Under general supervision, contribute to and lead multidisciplinary teams in developing and executing designs, redesigns, system failure analyses, failure-prevention measures, and other engineering functions. Ensure projects are completed within established schedules and budgets. Lead complex mining engineering projects and act as the subject matter expert for large-scale site initiatives, providing technical oversight and approving work across engineering disciplines. Support maintenance operations by advancing reliability-centered maintenance programs to improve equipment performance, availability, and operational efficiency. Serve as Project Engineering Lead, preparing engineering documentation such as conceptual designs, feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, failure analyses, preventive action plans, safe work practices, procedural manuals, and final design packages. Develop and evaluate Authorization for Expenditure requests; administer contracts; support strategic planning, forecasting, and budgeting; and conduct project planning, scheduling, and economic evaluations. Provide supervision, leadership, and technical direction to frontline and technical employees as assigned. Use engineering and project-management software to support design, analysis, planning, and project delivery. Evaluate and implement methods, technologies, and best practices to improve operational performance and support continuous improvement and benchmarking. The position is based at Safford operations in southeastern Arizona and requires travel to the Phoenix Hub at least one day per month, with travel up to 10% of the time. Candidates may need to pass a medical exam and required training or testing. Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift, at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline and five years of related engineering experience in a mine or industrial environment involving equipment modifications and retrofits; OR a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline and three years of such experience.
- Recent hands-on experience applying mechanical engineering principles and practices at a mine or industrial site in at least two of the following areas: reliability-centered maintenance, including vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, and infrared technology; oil analysis for systems management; leading engineering and construction activities for development projects; implementing and managing maintenance improvement plans based on data analysis.
- Broad knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices.
- Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
- Effective verbal and written communication, active listening, and ability to adapt communication style to the audience.
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Ability to follow safety practices and recognize, control, and/or eliminate hazards.
- Ability to build trust and credibility with employees and peers and establish common goals and expectations.
- Travel to the Phoenix Hub at least one day per month and up to 10% of the time to support business operations.
- May be required to pass a medical exam and all required training and/or testing.
- May be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift, in a 24/7, 365-day operation.
- Must undergo mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing as allowed by applicable law.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree.
- Professional Engineering (PE) certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex mining engineering projects and serve as the subject matter expert for large-scale site initiatives.
- Develop, modify, and optimize systems and processes, providing technical oversight and approving work across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Support maintenance operations by leading and advancing reliability-centered maintenance programs to improve equipment performance, availability, and operational efficiency.
- Prepare and author engineering documentation, including conceptual designs, feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, failure analyses, preventive action plans, safe work practices, procedural manuals, and final design packages.
- Develop, prepare, and evaluate Authorization for Expenditure requests for capital project planning, funding, and execution.
- Administer contracts for services, equipment, and resources, and support strategic planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Conduct project planning, scheduling, and economic evaluations.
- Provide supervision, leadership, and technical direction to frontline and technical employees as assigned.
- Use AutoCAD, SAP, Microsoft Project, and Pipe2010 to support design, analysis, planning, and project delivery.
- Evaluate and implement innovative methods, technologies, and best practices to improve performance, continuous improvement, and benchmarking.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution and 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.
- Eligibility for additional discretionary and incentive payments based on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
