Engineer II - TCLW

Requisition ID: 131434

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85004-2121

Category: Engineering Services

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**Why You Should Apply for This Job**

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing employment that recognizes excellence and encourages safe production, with a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority. **_Apply Today! _**

**Where You Will Work **

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, and more. Our flexible work program allows employees to work virtually as well as come together in person when needed at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or one of our site locations. Employees can work remotely from most states in the U.S., with the exception of 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 position shift to in-person (office/site) work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time, so long as the position meets the established eligibility for these benefits.

**Description**

Under general supervision, maintain performance of tailings impoundments, crushed leach pads, water dams, and related facilities through inspection, measurement, interpretation, coordination, and reporting.

+ Contribute to data collection, information gathering and interpretation, reconciliation, sensitivity assessments, and data management

+ Assist with the development, maintenance and implementation of plans to enhance tailings, crushed leach and/or water dam management programs.

+ Proactively seek improvements to the safe and geotechnically stable construction and operation of ore leach pads, tailings storage facilities, storm water ponds, etc.

+ Collaborate with Site TCLW Engineers, Operations and Maintenance departments to troubleshoot, resolve and report on operational issues

+ Communicate accurate, timely and relevant Geotechnical information as needed to corporate and operational management team and staff

+ Lead engineering and project management efforts on small projects or portions of larger projects

+ Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, engineering tools, procedures, and guidelines to perform a task or sequence of tasks

+ Assist with the preparation of annual sustaining capital, operational budget and capital funding

+ Liaise with teammates in the FMMC Corporate TCLW Group to develop scopes of work, as required. Understand impact versus benefit

+ May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams related to Geotechnical efforts

+ Perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**

Minimum Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum, with courses in Soil Mechanics and three (3) years of experience in Engineering or related scientific field, OR

+ Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum, with courses in Soil Mechanics and two (2) years of experience in Engineering or related scientific field

+ Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to a diversely educated audience

+ Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety for yourself and others

+ Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

+ Knowledge in the principles and practices of Civil, Geologic, Geotechnical, or Hydrologic Engineering or a related field of Science or Engineering

+ Knowledge of appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD) and Geotechnical analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in a related Engineering discipline and three years’ experience

+ Certification of Engineer in Training (EIT) and/or equivalent relevant certification or Professional Engineer (PE) Certification

+ Active tailings deposition experience including planning and execution process and/or earth embankment construction monitoring and quality assurance

+ Experience in soil characterization, interpretation of geotechnical lab tests on tailings or crushed leach material

+ Experience with geotechnical slope stability instrumentation and monitoring programs, data management, and analysis, particularly for tailings or crushed leach facilities

+ Experience reviewing and editing geotechnical engineering reports and documents for a variety of applications

+ Engineering experience in soil characterization, seismic analysis, slope stability, and/or surface water hydrology, hydraulics, and groundwater hydrology

+ Experience managing construction projects or contractor work

+ Excellent organizational skills

Criteria/Conditions:

+ Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English

+ Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

+ 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 laws

**What We Offer You**

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently **$82,000-$113,000.** 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. **Click here (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/COP\_Total\_Rewards\_Estimate\_3\_5\_24v2.pdf)** to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

+ 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 auto, home and pet

+ Internal progression opportunities

+ Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en\_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

**What We Require**

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

_Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [email protected]._