Chief Engineer - TCLW

This position will be based primarily near one of the following locations: Silver City, NM or Tucson, AZ

Supervise, provide guidance, mentorship, leadership and technical expertise; organize resources, and evaluate performance relative to established systems. Act as Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) for assigned TSF(s).Provide subject matter expertise in a relevant discipline to support and continuously improve the framework for sustaining stewardship, stability, and risk management for FCX tailings, crushed leach and/or water dams. Serve as resource for Geotechnical and Hydrological information and analysis.

• Serves as RTFE for assigned TSF(s) and is responsible for the integrity of the TSF(s).  Responsible for the scope of work and budget requirements for the tailings facility, including risk management. Responsible for liaising with the EoR, operations, planning, regulatory affairs, social performance and environment teams.  Responsible for the implementation of the design.  Responsible for the establishment of a change management system.  Responsible for the monitoring system and communication of the results to the EoR, including performance reviews. Responsible to deliver required documentation. Interfaces routinely with site leadership and Accountable Executive.
• Supervises, provides guidance and participates in activities to maintain performance of tailings, crushed leach, and water dam facilities through inspection, measurement, data management, interpretation, analysis, coordination, problem solving and reporting.
• Reviews, improves, and applies tailings and water management systems and associated procedures for assigned facilities to achieve good practice.
• Provides guidance and instruction to multidisciplinary teams; assigns tasks as necessary.  Reviews reports for design and operations projects and provides recommendations to site team and to project consultants. Facilitates interaction with other functional areas/disciplines.
• Collaborates to continuously ensure good performance of tailings, crushed leach, and water management areas and to identify and implement associated improvements.  This includes engaging the Engineer of Record in the design and operations of TSF and WD facilities. 
• Supervises or may serve as Project Manager or technical expert on large/complex site planning/construction, expansion or modifications. 
• Contributes to annual operational and sustaining capital budget preparation by supplying costs and recommendations. Manages appropriate budgets for consulting and other services such as drilling and construction contractors.
• Develops and/or reviews scopes of work, evaluate proposals, draft formalized internal requests for funding, and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment as approved and required.            
• Manages and /or mentors engineers in key practice areas to level of capabilities.
•  Identifies opportunities for improvements and determine associated value for risk reduction measures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum and seven (7) years of experience in related engineering field or other closely related field; OR
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum and five (5) years of experience in related engineering field or other closely related field
• Knowledge in the principles and practices of Civil, Geologic, Geotechnical, or Hydrologic Engineering or a related field of Engineering
• Able to demonstrate technical competence through design and/or operations experience in at least one of the following work areas: tailings storage facilities, crushed leach facilities, water dams, process water balance, and/or slurry transport.
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in English to a diversely educated audience
• Present a positive, professional image
• Self-motivated, energetic, able to execute, and client-service oriented
• Be able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety of yourself and others
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical or Water Resources Engineering specialization
• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent relevant certification
• Experience with metal mining operations, especially with tailings storage facility (dam), water dams and/or crushed leach stockpile design and operations
• Relevant combination of Tailings, Crushed Leach and/or Water Dam Operational, Design/Consulting, Project and Program Management experience
• Experience with slurry transport analysis and design
• Experience with cost estimating for civil projects, project scheduling and project controls
• Able to research and analyze information of relatively small scope and minimal difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Able to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques in design projects and operational support
• Experience with geotechnical slope stability instrumentation and monitoring programs, data management, and analysis
• Experience reviewing and editing geotechnical engineering reports and documents for a variety of applications
• Engineering experience in geotechnical analyses including field investigations, lab testing, soil characterization, slope stability, seismic analysis
• Experience in surface water hydrology, hydraulics, and groundwater hydrology in addition to geotechnical experience
• Superior interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills with diverse teams of technical and non-technical staff
• Skilled in related Engineering software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS, GoldSim), programming languages
• Fluency in Spanish or Bahasa Indonesian languages
• Ability and willingness to travel domestic / international
• Ability and willingness to travel at least five (5) weeks for every quarter

Criteria/Conditions:

• 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.

What We Require  

Company promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.  

What We Offer You 

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $116,000-$162,500. 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.

• 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