Engineer II

We are seeking a Project Engineer II to support small-to-medium capital and operational engineering projects at a major, continuous-operation heavy industrial and mining complex in Eastern Arizona. This role serves as a project manager and technical advisor overseeing site construction, facility modifications, and equipment expansions.

The ideal candidate brings a background in heavy industry or resource extraction along with practical exposure to plant reliability, asset lifecycle management, and contractor administration.

• Project Oversight & Execution: Review, investigate, and develop technical recommendations for assigned engineering initiatives; serve as Project Manager or technical advisor on small-to-medium site construction, modification, and expansion projects.

• Contract & Vendor Administration: Evaluate, negotiate, and administer vendor contracts for specialized engineering services, equipment procurement, and on-site contractors.

• Planning & Capital Budgeting: Collaborate with cross-functional site operations, maintenance, and leadership teams on strategic planning, prioritization, and the preparation of Appropriation Requests (AR) for capital funding.

• Continuous Improvement & Reliability: Lead problem-solving initiatives using structured methodologies such as Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to enhance operational efficiency and asset health.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and safety leaders to define scope, delegate execution milestones, and ensure zero-harm compliance across all project lifecycles.

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an applicable Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Mining, Civil, Metallurgical, Chemical, or related) plus a minimum of three (3) years of relevant engineering/project experience; OR

  • Master’s degree in an applicable Engineering discipline plus a minimum of two (2) years of relevant engineering experience.

• Technical Acumen: Demonstrated experience managing engineering modifications, contractor scopes, and vendor deliverables in a continuous manufacturing, processing, or heavy industrial setting.

• Compliance & Safety: Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings (including drug/alcohol testing and background verification) and adhere strictly to all industrial safety standards.

• Professional certifications: CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional), CRL (Certified Reliability Leader), or CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer).

• Hands-on experience performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), or comprehensive asset lifecycle assessments.

• Background supporting processing facilities, open-pit operations, piping/pumping systems, or extractive metallurgy environments.