Senior Project Engineer

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Where You Will Work

Our rod and refining plant in El Paso, Texas, is a key contributor to our ranking as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of continuous cast copper rod – a main material used in the manufacturing of wire and cable products. The refinery has the potential to operate at an annual production capacity of about 900 million pounds of copper cathode, which is sufficient to refine all the copper anode we produce at our Miami operations in Arizona.

The refinery also produces nickel carbonate, copper telluride and autoclaved slimes material containing gold, silver, platinum and palladium.

The beautiful city of El Paso features three universities, many community colleges and numerous schools. Some popular attractions include the International Museum of Art, National Border Patrol Museum and Franklin Mountain State Park. There are many shopping centers, parks, hiking trails and numerous restaurants for our employees and their families to enjoy.

Provide technical advice and guidance for all phases of assigned large/complex Engineering projects and programs, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost.

Review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned Engineering projects

Manage projects and serve as subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex site planning/construction, expansion or modifications

Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations

Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated Engineering areas

Develop and evaluate AFE’s (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requests

May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment

May represent the site on company sponsored steering committees, task forces, or teams

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and five (5) years of related experience in Engineering or related field,
OR

Master's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering or related field

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Engineering
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Skilled in managing large/complex Engineering projects
• Able to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with low and medium voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with PLC programming and infrastructure.
• Experience with power distribution infrastructure.
• Knowledge on thermo-mechanical processing systems.

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the…