Senior Mining Project Engineer: Lead Open-Pit Projects

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; New Mexico; On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Insurance discounts (pet/auto/home)

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is seeking a seasoned engineer to plan, organize and manage designated mining engineering projects at the Chino complex in southwestern New Mexico.

This role requires delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring compliance with applicable procedures and regulations. You will guide site management on processes, budgets, and safety practices, and may oversee vendor contracts and project funds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline with relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to manage large/complex engineering projects and budgets.
• Experience with safety practices and hazard recognition.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage and evaluate designated engineering projects within time and budget.
• Review and develop recommendations for assigned engineering projects.
• Provide guidance on processes and regulations to site management.
• Develop and evaluate project funding requests (AFE).
• May supervise contracts with vendors and represent the site on committees.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is seeking a seasoned engineer to plan, organize and manage designated mining engineering projects at the Chino complex in southwestern New Mexico.

This role requires delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring compliance with applicable procedures and regulations. You will guide site management on processes, budgets, and safety practices, and may oversee vendor contracts and project funds.