[Hiring] Principal Engineer II - Effluent Treatment @Freeport McMoRan

Role Description

As a technical leader, provide guidance, expertise and mentorship for engineering projects, technical challenges and programs.

• Defines and drives leading practice and transfer of technical expertise and knowledge.
• Contributes subject matter expertise in a relevant discipline as needed to improve outcomes, projects, and programs.
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgement in planning, organizing and guiding complex programs and activities.
• Interprets theory and practice to Sr Leadership to aid in decision making.
• Identifies solutions and makes recommendations based on technical expertise and opinion.
• Lead, review, investigate, and develops appropriate recommendations regarding assigned engineering projects and/or technical challenges within specific technical discipline and across adjacent disciplines.
• Actively align engineering efforts with the organization’s strategic goals and contribute to the development of long-term technical strategies.
• Communicate with others such that it leads to influence and change in strategy and execution.
• Consistently demonstrate exceptional technical skills and expertise, making significant contributions to complex projects.
• Identify and solve challenging technical problems, driving valuable outcomes.
• Actively participate in relevant industry events, conferences, training – staying up-to-date with the latest advancements and trends and recommending new practices or changes to programs based on state of practice developments.
• Lead, collaborate and influence site and/or project management regarding strategy and execution of engineering projects and in addressing technical challenges to ensure standards are met and improvements are implemented.
• Identify and promote opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement initiatives in engineering processes, products or systems and evaluates opportunities in terms of readiness, suitability, and risk.
• Identify opportunities and provide input for strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas.
• Act as a mentor, coach and guide for developing talent to achieve objectives across multiple disciplines.
• Motivates peers and team members.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline and ten (10) years of experience in related engineering field; OR
• Master’s degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline and eight (8) years of experience in related engineering field; OR
• PhD in Engineering or related engineering discipline and six (6) years of experience in related engineering field.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in commercial or industrial scale effluent treatment plants.
• Experience in multiple unit operations within effluent treatment plants including process stability, chemical dosing, solids handling, sludge management, reagent performance and understanding of discharge requirements.

Benefits

• The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $130,000-$180,000.
• 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.

Requirements

• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20% and internationally up to 50% is required.