Freeport-mcmoran is a leading international mining company with headquarters in phoenix, arizonaWe operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenumThe company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industryFreeport-mcmoran is one of the world’s largest publicly traded copper producers, the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producerWe 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 employeesWe 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 timeThe position will require occasional travel to the phoenix corporate offices and/or site locationsThis position may be performed anywhere in the u.sExcept california, new hampshire, michigan, illinois and new yorkAdditional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factorsShould the position 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
Under general supervision, provides technical expertise, guidance and leadership in engineering project management.
Reviews and analyzes project requirements to establish tasks and subtasks and project timelines
Assembles and supervises project staff
Creates and maintains a database of project tasks and assignments
Compiles and reports to management regarding project status
Serves as technical expert on project management issues
Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
Maintains current working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations
Provides guidance and counsel to site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations
Contributes to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for project management
May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor`s degree in engineering or closely related area and seven (7) years of engineering experience in an area or areas relevant to assignment, including supervisory or lead experience as well as prior project management experience, or
High school diploma and twelve (12) years of engineering experience in an area or areas relevant to assignment, including supervisory or lead experience as well as prior project management experience
Knowledge of project management techniques and practices
Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Preferred qualifications
Experience and ability to lead project stage gate process
Experience with multidiscipline mining and processing projects
Experience in leading industrial and infrastructure project management process
Experience in mine planning and financial evaluation process
Experience in leading multidiscipline groups to develop comprehensive scope of work
Experience in developing project scope, budget and schedule
Criteria/conditions
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in english
Ability to communicate in english with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the course of the workday
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 per applicable state laws
