Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is seeking an Engineering Manager - Electrical to lead an Electrical engineering design team. In this role, you will manage the team through the planning, design, and execution phases of capital projects, ensuring the overall delivery of Electrical engineering deliverables to meet portfolio objectives, timelines, and budgets.
What You'll Do
- Manage the Electrical engineering design team, ensuring consistent application of codes, standards, and best practices.
- Develop and implement fit-for-purpose solutions for projects ranging from small operational support to large-scale capital.
- Establish and maintain a culture of continuous improvement through standards and best practices.
- Ensure projects have appropriate Electrical resources and regularly assess team structure for effectiveness.
- Oversee engineering processes, systems, and software setup, and coordinate quality audits for compliance.
- Guide project-level deliverable development, budgets, and schedules while ensuring alignment with other disciplines.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Construction, and Operations to maintain execution alignment and contribute to risk assessments, design reviews, and safety initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and 10 years of experience; OR Master’s degree and 8 years of experience.
- Experience managing design engineering teams working on large-scale projects.
Nice to Have
- Extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, design, processes, materials, and current technologies.
- General knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria.
- Advanced ability to plan, coordinate, and organize.
- Comprehensive knowledge of project planning, controls, and multi-discipline interdependencies.
- Knowledge of drawing production, document control methodologies, progress assessment, and engineering control strategies.
- Extensive knowledge of administrative practices and strong communication skills across all levels.
- Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders and understand how engineering interacts with procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Ability to lead, motivate, inspire, transfer expertise, and coach others in best practices.
- Ability to handle complex problem-solving with appropriate analysis and consideration of technical detail.
Team & Environment
You will manage the Electrical engineering design team within the NOLA Project Office.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $134,000 - $187,500
- 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, and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted insurance plans for auto, home, and pet.
- Internal progression opportunities.
- Annual long-term incentive consideration.
- Additional incentive compensation based on company and individual performance.
Work Mode
This role is hybrid and based in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
