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Freeport-McMoRan · 1 day ago

Manager Geotechnical Engineering

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$134K/yr - $188K/yr

8+ years exp

Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing a collaborative work environment with a focus on safety and excellence. The Manager of Geotechnical Engineering will oversee engineering designs and serve as a technical advisor on geotechnical projects, ensuring optimization and compliance with industry standards.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Manage and review Engineering designs and construction plans for crushed leach pads, dams, levees and foundations company-wide and ensure optimization of projects

Serve as technical advisor on geotechnical infrastructure projects and as company resource for geotechnical information and analysis

Serve as a technical specialist and perform critical review of geotechnical aspects of crushed leach pads, tailings dams, water dams, levees and infrastructure foundation/civil design investigations and designs

Stay abreast of the state of the practice in Geotechnical Engineering to fulfill this role

Manage projects and serve as subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex site planning/construction, expansion or modifications

Provide guidance to Managers and Engineers on applicable programs, practices, and regulations

Interpret Geotechnical theory and practice and provide recommendations to Management to aid in decision making

Act as a company resource and mentor in the practice of Geotechnical Engineering

Proactively identify and champion new technologies and management programs that will optimize operational operations and improve safety

Ensure optimization of on-going and proposed dams, crushed leach pads and plan foundation structures through technology transfer and benchmarking

Contribute to strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated Engineering areas

Represent the site on company sponsored steering committees, task forces, or teams

Perform other duties as requested

Qualification

Civil EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringRegistered Professional EngineerSoil MechanicsFoundation EngineeringCrushed Ore Heap Leach DesignTailings Dam DesignGeotechnical Site InvestigationsGeotechnical Lab Tests InterpretationModelingNumerical ApproachesProject ManagementMS OfficeAutoCADSafety Practices AwarenessCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum, with courses in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering and ten (10) years of experience in an applicable field of expertise, including lead or supervisory experience; OR

Master's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum, with courses in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering and eight (8) years of experience in an applicable field of expertise, including lead or supervisory experience

Registered Professional Engineer

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 of yourself and others

Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Preferred

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Knowledge in the principles and practices of Civil, Geological, and/or Geotechnical Engineering or a related field of science or Engineering

Expert in crushed ore heap leach facility design, construction, management and operation

Experience in tailings and water dam design, construction, management, and operation

Expert in managing programs with various levels of operational staff and professionals

Field experience in geotechnical site investigations, including crushed ore heap leach and tailings material

Experience in soil characterization, interpretation of geotechnical lab tests, and engineering analysis on crushed ore heap leach and tailings material

Demonstrated experience in two or more practice areas relevant to tailings and crush leach (e.g. geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, slurry transport, seismology, construction management, etc.)

Expertise in modeling and numerical approaches to solving engineering challenges

Proficiency in using appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD, and geotechnical analysis)

Project Management experience

Ability and willingness to travel internationally

Ability and willingness to travel at least five (5) weeks for every quarter