Senior Project Engineer

Chino is an open‑pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low‑grade, open‑pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000‑metric‑ton‑per‑day concentrator that produces copper and a 150‑million‑pound‑per‑year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run‑of‑mine leaching.

The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more.

Under limited supervision plan, organize, manage and evaluate designated 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.
• Works on complex issues and implements solutions mostly through the determination of strategy and delegation to others in a group or functional area.
• Often collaborates with managers and/or functional or site leaders and hassome interaction with external colleagues.
• Works under moderate supervision and has some latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines that may impact department or individual work group
• Contributes to budget preparation by supplying costs and recommendations. Manages appropriate project budgets for consulting services.
• Manages a specific program or project, but typically does not supervise people

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and five (5) years related experience in engineering or related field, OR
• Master’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering or related field.
• Advanced 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
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Advanced degree with 3 years of mining experience or a bachelor’s degree and considerable experience in heavy civil/construction engineering and general multi-disciplinary project engineering
• Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE), or Professional Project Manager (PMP) Certification
• Experience with directing and mentoring complex engineering and project management work over junior engineers while ensuring quality products for end users
• Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree
• Experience designing complex piping and pumping systems
• Experience analyzing steel structures
• Experience in heavy civil earthworks and/or open pit mining
• Experience with managing large construction projects
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, and budget
• Experience with writing Project Justifications and Scopes of Work

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $105,000-$145,000
. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual…