Geotechnical Engineering Manager
Freeport-McMoRan
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Phoenix • Arizona • United States
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Salary
💰 $134,000 - $187,500 per year
About the role
- Manage and review Engineering designs and construction plans for crushed leach pads, dams, levees and foundations company-wide
- Serve as technical advisor on geotechnical infrastructure projects and as company resource for geotechnical information and analysis
- 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
- 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
- Act as a company resource and mentor in the practice of Geotechnical Engineering
- Proactively identify and champion new technologies and management programs
- Ensure optimization of ongoing and proposed dams, crushed leach pads and plan foundation structures
- 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
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum
- 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 with 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
- Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
- Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (Preferred)
- Knowledge in the principles and practices of Civil, Geological, and/or Geotechnical Engineering (Preferred)
- Expert in crushed ore heap leach facility design, construction, management and operation (Preferred)
- Experience in tailings and water dam design, construction, management, and operation (Preferred)
- Expert in managing programs with various levels of operational staff and professionals (Preferred)
- Field experience in geotechnical site investigations (Preferred)
- Experience in soil characterization, interpretation of geotechnical lab tests, and engineering analysis on crushed ore heap leach and tailings material (Preferred)
- Demonstrated experience in two or more practice areas relevant to tailings and crush leach (Preferred)
- Expertise in modeling and numerical approaches to solving engineering challenges (Preferred)
- Proficiency in using appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD, and geotechnical analysis) (Preferred)
- Project Management experience (Preferred)
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally (Preferred)
- Ability and willingness to travel at least five (5) weeks for every quarter (Preferred)
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
Geotechnical EngineeringCivil EngineeringSoil characterizationGeotechnical lab testsEngineering analysisModelingNumerical approachesProject ManagementCrushed ore heap leach facility designTailings dam design
Soft skills
Effective communicationMentoringLeadershipStrategic planningBudgetingProblem-solvingTeam collaborationSafety awarenessHazard recognitionTechnical advising
Certifications
Registered Professional EngineerBachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical EngineeringMaster's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering