Chief Engineer - Emergency Preparedness & Response

Freeport-McMoRanis a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world's largest publicly traded copper producers, the world's largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We 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 employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.This position has the possibility to work remotely up to 100% of the time. The position will require occasional travel to the Phoenix corporate offices and/or site locations. This position may be performed anywhere in the U.S. except California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the positions 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.DescriptionUnder limited supervision, lead Company effort to plan, organize, provide guidance, manage, evaluate, and participate in the program related to updating the emergency planning and preparedness approach. Project tasks include updating corporate templates for plans, supporting sites with their implementation and reviewing outcomes/status, and facilitating scheduled training and tabletop exercises to meet internal and external stakeholder requirements (Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management - GISTM, Copper Mark, ICMM, Crisis Management Guideline & Business Continuity Plans).Manage the consultant contract(s) whose scope is designed to incorporate the GISTM Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP) requirements into FCX's existing crisis management program, considering existing Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) in this process.Collaborate with Tailings, Crushed Leach and Water (TCLW), H&S, Responsible Production and Information Services to ensure the crisis planning requirements for their respective areas are being met at each site and provide guidance to site management team on necessary programs and practices.Collaborate with consultants, Corporate and sites to gain consensus on the use of a universal template for managing crises within FCX.Enhance sites' efforts to update Crisis Management Plans to match the updated Crisis Management Guideline which will be designed to meet GISTM, Copper Mark and Business Continuity requirements. Intent is to assist with the work involved in merging existing plans into the new template and minimize disruption to the sites.Supports and reviews work products from site Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) and Crisis Management Lead, along with Corporate TCLW SQRA/Risk Assessment Lead, as they interpret results of their credible failure modes analysis and risk assessment and breach analysis (if relevant) to inform EPRP content.Partner with and enhance efforts of sites, Responsible Production, Community Development and Legal to ensure external stakeholders are engaged and provide input on company crisis that could have an impact on the community. Priority on this effort to the first tranche of copper mark sites (Cerro Verde, El Abra, Morenci, El Paso & Miami). Travel and participation in these engagements will be necessary.Ensure FCX has an adequate process that keeps Crisis Management Plans updated and performing practice exercises to meet internal and external requirements.Collaborate with the Corporate and site teams to develop and supervise execution of processes in which emergency planning tabletop and live exercises are documented and learnings are shared with the other sites.Ensure appropriate documentation of all EPRP requirements is completed in coordination with site stakeholders such as RTFE, Crisis Management Team Lead, etc.Work with sites to develop, enhance, and evaluate appropriate solutions that minimize the potential impacts of site emergencies to the surrounding community.Contribute to corporate blueprint initiatives and crisis management working group meetings to share learnings from sites and to contribute to corporate strategic planning and budgeting efforts for relevant engineering studies, crisis management plan support, and external engagement approaches.Performs other duties as requested.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline and seven (7) years of related engineering experience, including lead or supervisory experience; ORMaster's degree in engineering discipline and five (5) years of related engineering experience, including lead or supervisor experienceAdvanced knowledge of the principles and practices of EngineeringKnowledge of emergency preparedness and planning, major hazards management, health & safety, risk management; environmental risk management, and community relationsExperience with tailings facility operations, SQRA / credible failure modes interpretation and ability to use results of breach analysis when relevant, and management systemAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in English to a diversely educated audienceProven organizational capabilities for managing complex tasks with multiple stakeholdersAble to work effectively through influence in a matrix organization rather than solely by chain of command authorityProficient in MS Office and other engineering tools (CAD, analytical, mapping)Present a positive, professional imageSelf-motivated, energetic, able to execute, and client-service orientedBe able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressureAbility to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety of yourself and othersSkilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazardsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with emergency planning coordinationExperience with metal mining operationsSuperior interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills with diverse teams of technical and non-technical staffSpanish language fluencyAbility and willingness to travel domestic / internationalCriteria/Conditions:May require travel, up to 30% of the timeOccasionally work will be performed in a mine, outdoor or manufacturing plant setting.Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment.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 allowed by applicable state lawsAt Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working HereBenefits:We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees - offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here:Benefits DetailsCompensation:The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$108,000-$152,000. 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. To view an example of a Total Rewards Estimate for this role click here:Total Rewards EstimateSafety / Work Conditions:Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose "motor vehicles" includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel). 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