Projects Chief Engineer

Position Summary

ASARCO is seeking a Chief Project who will be responsible for leading the planning, design, execution, and successful delivery of engineering projects from concept through completion.

Reporting to the Project Director, this role oversees multidisciplinary engineering teams, manages project budgets and schedules, ensures compliance with quality and safety standards, and serves as the primary technical authority for complex projects. The Chief Project Engineer collaborates closely with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with organizational objectives.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage the engineering and SME team ensuring the consistent application of codes, standards, and best practices across the project portfolio.
• Direct and review the engineering activities to ensure that work quality is satisfactory and meets company objectives and adhere to international and local standards.
• Collaborate with the EP/CM teams, site operations, site maintenance, site technical teams, third party consultants and other internal and external service providers.
• Develop and implement fit-for-purpose solutions to facilitate efficient and quality design for the full spectrum of work fronts in the portfolio.
• Establish and maintain a culture of continuous improvement through analyzing, developing, documenting, and implementing standards and best practices.
• Ensure engineering and design processes, systems, and software are properly setup and implemented. Coordinate quality audit verifications to ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards and internal procedures for all design activities. Recommend and execute corrective actions as required.
• Ensure appropriate operational engagement in project execution focusing on change management and performance assurance.
• Provide operational implementation support for new designs, ensuring appropriate system performance, development of best practices and documentation.
• Ensure inputs to project feasibility and detail designs meet company requirements before commencing work. Review inputs to Engineering Execution Plans (EEP) and to Project Execution Plans (PEP).
• Guide project-level engineering deliverable and task development adhering to packaging best practices. Ensure engineering budgets meet the scope and execution plan for the project.
• Guide engineering schedule development and review outputs ensuring alignment with other engineering disciplines and overall project requirements. Review the engineering staffing plan to support the schedule.
• Develop and implement a strategy to expedite and track progress for design and procurement activities.
• Present updates to project sponsors and external business partners as needed. 
• Coordinate budgeting & cost control for all deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and other functional groups to develop and maintain execution alignment.
• Proactively identify new technologies and processes that will optimize equipment selection through value engineering and optimize project cost.  
• Contribute to project engineering risk assessments, HAZOPs, design reviews, value optimizations, and construction reviews guiding inputs. Raise safety awareness and ensure the corporate design for safety principles are applied to the project.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams in the execution of the project.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering or a related technical discipline, with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project and construction management within heavy industrial or mining environments; OR
• High school diploma with a minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in large-scale project and construction management, including demonstrated leadership of engineering functions.
• Current PMP certification

Technical Proficiency

• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project scheduling and tracking
• AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Suite
• SAP or Oracle ERP systems
• Proficiency in reading and analyzing blueprint isometric drawings
• BIM platforms (preferred)
• Engineering design and document management software
• Proficiency in developing Work Breakdown Structures for the project

Required Competencies

• Experience working with EPC/EPCM delivery models.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Extensive experience in heavy industry capital projects covering multiple technical disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, project controls, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk management.
• Proficiency with engineering and plant design software platforms.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and implementing new engineering technologies and methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex, fast-paced project environment.
• Strong commitment to safety leadership and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience in metal mining operations, including knowledge of hydrometallurgy and concentrating processes.

ASARCO LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

ASARCO offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; optional supplemental coverage; and a 401(k) plan with company match and a lucrative bonus structure.