Permits Engineer

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for preparing and processing sectoral permits for new projects, conducting field supervision and validating technical information, and participating in meetings with authorities. Key Highlights: 1. Key role in processing permits for mining projects. 2. Collaboration with engineering teams and external consultants. 3. Focus on safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Freeport\-McMoRan is a leading international mining company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-life, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company maintains a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion, and growth projects across the copper industry. Freeport\-McMoRan is one of the world’s largest publicly traded copper producers, the world’s largest molybdenum producer, and a major gold producer. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity of building a career with Freeport\-McMoRan. **Description** --------------- **Permits Engineer** The primary function is to be responsible for preparing and processing the sectoral permits required for the development of the company’s new projects. You will be responsible for conducting field supervision as needed and managing and validating technical information prepared by the engineering department and external consulting firms. If required, you must participate in meetings with sectoral authorities and be capable of preparing supporting technical documentation. All of the above must be carried out efficiently, safely, and with quality, focusing on safe production to ensure operational continuity within the area. **Main Responsibilities** * Supervise the proper collection of data and information generated to prepare documentation associated with the development of sectoral permits under your purview. * Review and validate technical reports, drawings, or other documents required for preparing sectoral permits. * Ensure consistency between the environmental permit and the sectoral permits under your responsibility. * Review, validate, and ensure adherence to the established schedule for preparing assigned sectoral permits, both from the Engineering Department and external consulting firms. * Update the requirements matrix for assigned permits. * Prepare weekly progress reports on assigned activities. * Manage the software used for handling permits under your responsibility. * Perform activities that promote and impact safety, the environment, energy efficiency, gender equality, and operational excellence. * Execute any task related to your area of work as assigned. **Qualifications** ------------------ **Minimum Requirements** * University graduate (Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineer, Biologist, or related discipline in environmental or sectoral permitting) with at least three years of professional experience. * Experience in processing sectoral permits (DOM, Health, DGA, Sernageomin, SAG, CMN, Maritime Governorship, or others) and/or projects subject to SEIA, preferably in the mining, energy, or consulting sectors. * Knowledge of environmental and sectoral regulations, environmental assessment processes, and administrative procedures of state-administered agencies. * Proficiency with computer tools (MS Office, MS Project, Google Earth, GIS, among others). Class B driver’s license with at least one year of validity. * **Preferred Qualifications** * Commitment to occupational health and safety. * Commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and efficient energy use. * Commitment to community engagement, gender equality, and work-life-family-personal balance. * Orientation toward continuous improvement. * Willingness to collaborate and work in teams. * Results-oriented mindset. * Analytical and problem-solving skills. Basic or intermediate English proficiency (spoken and written). * Direct Reporting To: Senior Environmental Engineer. One vacancy, 4x3 shift. **Application deadline: June 30, 2026.** Sociedad Contractual Minera El Abra is an inclusive company with an active equal-opportunity policy. In accordance with Law 21.015 and other applicable laws, applications for positions are considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. All hiring decisions at Sociedad Contractual Minera El Abra are based solely on the candidate’s suitability for the position to which they are applying.