Project Engineer II

Agile Resources, Inc.; Morenci (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Resources, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer II to oversee small-to-medium capital and operational engineering projects at a major mining complex in Eastern Arizona. The role acts as project manager and technical advisor for site construction, facility modifications, and equipment expansions.

The ideal candidate has a background in heavy industry or resource extraction, with exposure to asset lifecycle management, reliability improvements, and contractor administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable Engineering discipline plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering/project experience
• Master’s degree in an applicable Engineering discipline plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience managing engineering modifications, contractor scopes, and vendor deliverables in a continuous manufacturing, processing, or heavy industrial setting
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings (drug/alcohol testing and background verification) and adhere to safety standards

Responsibilities

• Review, investigate, and develop technical recommendations for assigned engineering initiatives; serve as Project Manager or technical advisor on small-to-medium site construction, modification, and expansion projects
• Evaluate, negotiate, and administer vendor contracts for specialized engineering services, equipment procurement, and on-site contractors
• Collaborate with cross-functional site operations, maintenance, and leadership teams on planning, prioritization, and capital funding requests (ARs)
• Lead problem-solving initiatives using RCFA and FMEA to enhance operational efficiency and asset health
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and safety leaders to define scope, milestones, and ensure safety across project lifecycles

Skills

Project management

RCFA

FMEA

Contract administration

Vendor management

Capital budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Project Engineer II to support small-to-medium capital and operational engineering projects at a major, continuous-operation heavy industrial and mining complex in Eastern Arizona. This role serves as a project manager and technical advisor overseeing site construction, facility modifications, and equipment expansions.

The ideal candidate brings a background in heavy industry or resource extraction along with practical exposure to plant reliability, asset lifecycle management, and contractor administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Oversight & Execution: Review, investigate, and develop technical recommendations for assigned engineering initiatives; serve as Project Manager or technical advisor on small-to-medium site construction, modification, and expansion projects.
• Contract & Vendor Administration: Evaluate, negotiate, and administer vendor contracts for specialized engineering services, equipment procurement, and on-site contractors.
• Planning & Capital Budgeting: Collaborate with cross-functional site operations, maintenance, and leadership teams on strategic planning, prioritization, and the preparation of Appropriation Requests (AR) for capital funding.
• Continuous Improvement & Reliability: Lead problem-solving initiatives using structured methodologies such as Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to enhance operational efficiency and asset health.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and safety leaders to define scope, delegate execution milestones, and ensure zero-harm compliance across all project lifecycles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Mining, Civil, Metallurgical, Chemical, or related) plus a minimum of three (3) years of relevant engineering/project experience; OR
• Master’s degree in an applicable Engineering discipline plus a minimum of two (2) years of relevant engineering experience.
• Technical Acumen: Demonstrated experience managing engineering modifications, contractor scopes, and vendor deliverables in a continuous manufacturing, processing, or heavy industrial setting.
• Compliance & Safety: Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings (including drug/alcohol testing and background verification) and adhere strictly to all industrial safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications: CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional), CRL (Certified Reliability Leader), or CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer).
• Hands-on experience performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), or comprehensive asset lifecycle assessments.
• Background supporting processing facilities, open-pit operations, piping/pumping systems, or extractive metallurgy environments.