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Chief Geotechnical Engineer - Tailings

Freeport-McMoRan
Bagdad, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

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Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction / electrowinning plants in the world. Visit the to learn more.

What You Will Do

  • Supervise, enhance and monitor designated engineering practices for the site.
  • Report environmental compliance issues and make recommendations to appropriate site management for correction.
  • Supervise or review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding planned engineering projects. Supervise or may serve as Project Manager or technical expert, on large / complex site construction, expansion or modification engineering projects.
  • Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing / proposed local, state and federal regulations.
  • Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
  • Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas.
  • Represent the site on Company sponsored steering teams, such as Freeport-McMoRan Environmental Steering Team.
  • Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and seven years of experience in engineering or related scientific field, including lead or supervisory experience, OR
  • Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline and five years of experience in engineering or related scientific field, including lead or supervisory experience.
  • 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.
  • Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
  • Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
  • Skilled in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree and / or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification
  • Experience with Large Tailings expansion projects
  • Experience with central cyclone stations
  • What We Offer You

    The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  $,-$, . 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. to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 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
  • about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
  • What We Require

  • Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
  • Candidates must pass all required training and / or testing.
  • Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24 / 7, -day operation.
  • Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug / alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

    Please be advised that 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 .

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