Freeport-McMoRan · 7 hours ago
Senior Underground Mine Engineer
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expFreeport-McMoRan is committed to providing a collaborative work environment with a focus on safety and excellence. The Senior Underground Mine Engineer will plan, organize, and manage engineering projects, ensuring successful completion while providing guidance to site management and contributing to strategic planning and budgeting efforts.
Mining
Responsibilities
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 the site management team 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 AFE’s (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requests
May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
May represent the site on Company sponsored steering committees, task forces, or teams
Perform other duties as assigned
Works on complex issues and implements solutions mostly through the determination of strategy and delegation to others in a group or functionalarea
Often collaborates with managers and/or functional or site leaders and hassome interaction with external colleagues
Works under moderate supervision and has some latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines that may impact department or individual work group
Contributes to budget preparation by supplying costs and recommendations. Manages appropriate project budgets for consulting services
Manages a specific program or project, but typically does not supervise people
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience in a project stage gate process
Experience and general understanding of multidiscipline mining projects
Experience in industrial and infrastructure project management
Experience in mine planning and financial evaluation process
Experience in collaborating with multidiscipline groups to develop comprehensive scope of work
Experience in project budgeting and scheduling
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 auto, home and pet
Internal progression opportunities
Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
Company
Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (Freeport) is a leading international metals company with the objective of being foremost in copper.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
A. Cory Stevens
SVP and President FM Technical Services
Bertrand Odinet
SVP and Chief Innovation Officer
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