Freeport-McMoRan · 9 hours ago
Civil Engineer I
Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence and encourages safe production. The Civil Engineer I role involves acquiring knowledge of engineering principles related to site-wide water systems and assisting operational areas with water data measurement and analysis.
Mining
Responsibilities
Acquire knowledge of and recognize engineering principles related to site-wide water systems including hydrology, hydraulics, hydrogeology, water treatment plant(process) design, and general water quality for the purposes of quantifying water balance across process, mine, and stormwater areas
Assist operational areas with water data measurement/collection, Quality Assurance, instrument calibration verification, flowsheet mapping, updating operational rules, and performing standard computations/analysis for water accounting. Site-wide process water circuits are included (with focus on tailings storage facilities and leach stockpiles), as well as storm water and mine facilities
Acquire knowledge of Tailings, Crushed Leach, and Water Management System. Contribute through data collection and information gathering, task execution as directed by others, routine communication of scope changes
Assist with maintaining site-wide water simulation model. Incorporate water use scenarios that consider specific production plans and climate scenarios to quantify water balance performance
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum
Knowledge of principles and practice of civil, geotechnical, hydrologic or water/waste water engineering or a related field of science or engineering
Proficient in MS Excel and Word, with knowledge of other MS Office software and engineering tools (CAD, analytical, mapping)
Fluency in English
Ability to communicate effectively, both 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 safety of yourself and others
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
Preferred
Serve as Project Manager, Technical Advisor on small construction or expansive projects at site
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with Hydrologic, Hydraulic, Geotechnical or Water/Wastewater Engineering specialization
Experience with metal mining design and/or operations, especially with tailings storage facilities(dams), water dams and/or crushed leach stockpiles
Education/experience with water management, process design or water/waste water treatment
Able to research and analyze information and draw valid conclusions
Good interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills with diverse teams of technical and non-technical staff
Be able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
Experience with related engineering software (AutoCAD), programming languages, GoldSim, ArcGIS
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 pet, auto, home and vehicle
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.
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