Freeport-McMoRan · 1 week ago
Civil/Structural Design Department Lead
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expFreeport-McMoRan is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and they are seeking a Senior Engineering Specialist – Civil/Structural Design. This role involves leading a design team, establishing CAD best practices, and managing engineering projects from concept to execution while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Mining
Responsibilities
Lead a design team and champion design excellence
Foster a culture of innovation and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle
Manage, lead, train, and mentor a team of designers while promoting continuous learning and improvement
Establish design objectives and technical specifications aligned with project goals
Ensure quality and consistency across all projects
Coordinate design reviews, document and implement CAD standards, and drive project CAD setup activities
Coordinate design resource allocation with engineering leads
Evaluate new personnel skillsets before mobilization
Collaborate with other disciplines to develop procedural interfaces while working with software vendors to resolve technical issues
Collaborate with other disciplines, manage project schedules and budgets, and educate engineering personnel on software functionality
Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
Perform other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED and 9 years of related engineering design experience including managing design professionals, process development, and execution, OR
Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline and 5 years of engineering design experience including managing design professionals, process development, and execution
Domestic and International travel up to 15%
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws
Preferred
Expertise with industry-standard CAD tools
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
Ability to manage complex design projects and deliver results on time
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulatory compliance
Knowledge of efficient plant layout
Associate degree in Drafting and Design, or closely related field
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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