Manager Engineering – Instrumentation/Control
Freeport-McMoRan
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New Orleans • Louisiana • United States
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Salary
💰 $134,000 - $187,500 per year
About the role
- Manage an Instrumentation/Control engineering design team of the NOLA Project Office through planning, design, and execution phases of the portfolio of capital projects
- Responsible for the overall delivery of all Instrumentation/Control engineering deliverables to achieve the portfolio objectives (scope and quality) within the specified timeframes and budgets
- Manage the Instrumentation/Control engineering design team ensuring consistent application of codes, standards, and best practices across projects
- Develop and implement fit-for-purpose solutions for a wide range of projects, from small operational support to large-scale capital
- Establish and maintain a culture of continuous improvement through standards and best practices
- Ensure projects have appropriate Instrumentation/Control resources and regularly appraise team structure for effectiveness
- Oversee engineering processes, systems, and software setup, and coordinate quality audits for compliance
- Guide project-level deliverable development, budgets, and schedules while ensuring alignment with other disciplines
- Collaborate with Procurement, Construction, and Operations to maintain execution alignment and contribute to risk assessments, design reviews, and safety initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and 10 years of experience in engineering field; OR Master’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and 8 years of experience in engineering field
- Experience managing design engineering teams working on large-scale projects
- Extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, design, applications of engineering processes and materials
- General knowledge of industry, regulatory standards and design criteria in engineering disciplines
- Ability to plan, coordinate and organize at an advanced level
- Comprehensive knowledge of project planning, controls, and understanding of multi-discipline interdependencies
- Knowledge of drawing production and document control methodologies
- Knowledge of progress assessment and measurement and engineering control strategies
- An extensive knowledge of administrative practices and strong communication skills across all levels
- Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders
- A high degree of understanding of how engineering interacts with procurement and contracting, construction, and commissioning disciplines throughout the project lifecycle
- Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others, transfer expertise, and provide a coaching role to others in terms of best practice
- Ability to handle complex problem-solving tasks, applying appropriate analysis and consideration of high-level technical detail.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Instrumentation engineeringControl engineeringEngineering designProject planningDocument controlQuality auditsEngineering processesDesign criteriaEngineering control strategiesTechnical knowledge of engineering systems
Soft skills
LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingTeam managementStakeholder managementCoachingContinuous improvementCollaborationRisk assessment
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringMaster’s degree in engineering