Principal Engineer II

What You Will Do

As a technical leader, provide guidance, expertise and mentorship for engineering projects, technical challenges and programs. Defines and drives leading practice and transfer of technical expertise and knowledge. Contributes subject matter expertise in a relevant discipline as needed to improve outcomes, projects, and programs. Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgement in planning, organizing and guiding complex programs and activities. Interprets theory and practice to Sr Leadership to aid in decision making. Identifies solutions and makes recommendations based on technical expertise and opinion.

• Lead, review, investigate, and develops appropriate recommendations regarding assigned engineering projects and/or technical challenges within specific technical discipline and across adjacent disciplines.                                                                        
• Actively align engineering efforts with the organization’s strategic goals and contribute to the development of long-term technical strategies. 
• Communicate with others such that it leads to influence and change in strategy and execution. Clear and effective communicator to lay and expert audiences alike, and within the technical discipline.   
• Consistently demonstrate exceptional technical skills and expertise, making significant contributions to complex projects. 
• Identify and solve challenging technical problems, driving valuable outcomes. 
• Actively participate in relevant industry events, conferences, training – staying up-to-date with the latest advancements and trends and recommending new practices or changes to programs based on state of practice developments. 
• Lead, collaborate and influence site and/or project management regarding strategy and execution of engineering projects and in addressing technical challenges to ensure standards are met and improvements are implemented. 
• Identify and promote opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement initiatives in engineering processes, products or systems and evaluates opportunities in terms of readiness, suitability, and risk. 
• Identify opportunities and provide input for strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas. 
• Act as a mentor, coach and guide for developing talent to achieve objectives across multiple disciplines. Motivates peers and team members.  
• Perform other duties as requested. 
   

What You Bring To Freeport

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline and ten (10) years of experience in related engineering field; OR 
• Master’s degree in Engineering or related engineering discipline and eight (8) years of experience in related engineering field; OR 
• PhD in Engineering or related engineering discipline and six (6) years of experience in related engineering field. 
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering 
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusion. 
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. 
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing 

Preferred Qualifications

•    Experience working in commercial or industrial scale effluent treatment plants

•    Experience in multiple unit operations within effluent treatment plants including process stability, chemical dosing, solids handling, sludge management, reagent performance and understanding of discharge requirements.