Manager Engineering - Projects

Manager Engineering - Projects

Requisition ID: 129780

Location

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85004-2121

Category: Engineering Services

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Why You Should Apply For This Job

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world's largest publicly traded copper producers, the world's largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.

We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.

Please note: This position has the possibility to work remotely up to 100% of the time. The position will require occasional travel to the Phoenix corporate offices and/or site locations . This position may be performed anywhere in the U.S. except California, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky and New York. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the positions shift to in-office work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time should the position meet the established eligibility for these benefits.

Description

Provide engineering management in the planning, design and execution phases of capital projects. Responsible for the design scope, engineering schedule and budget. Manages the planning, resourcing and scheduling of all engineering related activities. Provides engineering leadership and integrates the engineering disciplines into one team. Responsible for the delivery of all engineering deliverables to achieve the project objectives (scope and quality) within the specified timeframe and budget.

• Ensure inputs to scope definition for the appropriate Stage Gate are firm and meet company requirements before commencing work

• Approve the Engineering Execution Plans (EEP) and contribute to the Project Execution Plans (PEP). Ensure scope of work is developed and an effective change management system is in place to manage scope changes.

• Review the engineering budgets to meet the scope and execution plan for the project. Review the Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) for all deliverables and time-based functions.

• Review the engineering schedule and overall project schedule to ensure it meets project requirements and guides overall project scheduled development. Review the engineering manpower plan to meet the engineering schedule.

• Coordinate with Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operations and other Corporate functional groups early in the design effort to obtain their input and conduct any necessary reviews.

• Regularly review and appraise the structure of the engineering project team in terms of its ability to meet short and long-term objectives and recommend appropriate changes. Ensure that Engineering Systems and 3D intelligent design environment is properly setup and being used. Direct and review the engineering activities to ensure that work quality is satisfactory and meets company objectives. Raise safety awareness and ensure the corporate design for safety principles are applied to the project.

• Ensure engineering risk assessments and HAZOPs are carried out and all identified issues are addressed. Arrange and facilitate design reviews, key engineering review milestones and participate as required in engineering, management and construction reviews. Coordinate quality audit verifications to ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all design activities. Recommend and execute corrective actions as required.

• Identify and/or develop options for value optimization through application of best practices, considering synergies across the full project scope and all project disciplines. Provide discipline engineers and project engineers with guidance on scope, design criteria, tenders, safety as well as environmental and legal documents, as required.

• Ensure compliance with Freeport-McMoRan technical standards throughout project development and execution phases. Contribute to the development of an integrated engineering management methodology across all studies and execution projects, including commissioning and start up.

• Ensures the flow of valuable and analyzed information and reporting to the Corporate Management Team as it relates to Contracts Management plans, status and results.

• Develop and maintain Project Engineering Management framework to facilitate world class delivery of capital projects

• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline and eight (8) years of experience in related engineering field with experience managing design engineering teams working on large scale projects, including lead or supervisory experience; OR

• Master's degree in an Engineering discipline and six (6) years of experience in related engineering field with experience managing design engineering teams working on large scale projects, including lead or supervisory experience

• An extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, design, applications of engineering processes and materials, and engineering applications of current engineering technologies.

• 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 involved in the project

• 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.

Criteria/Conditions:

• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment.

• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws.

At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at:FCX Jobs - Working Here (~~~)

Benefits:

We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees - offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details (~~~)

Compensation:

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $125,000-$175,000 . 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 an example of a Total Rewards Estimate for this role click here: Total Rewards Estimate (~~~)

Safety / Work Conditions:

Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:

• Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or

• Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose "motor vehicles" includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).

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