Hybrid Geotechnical Engineering Manager

at Freeport-McMoRan

• Job title: Geotechnical Engineering Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $134,000 - $187,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Phoenix, United States

About the role

• Manager Geotechnical Engineering overseeing engineering designs and providing technical expertise. Engaging in project optimization and guidance for geotechnical infrastructure across the company.

Responsibilities

• 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