Director, Compliance & Ethics
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.
Job Description
This position directs the activities to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards. This role is responsible for managing the development, communication, awareness training, and measurement of the effectiveness of compliance and ethics standards and procedures for select company programs or designated business line. When supporting a business line this includes project compliance program setup and development of project compliance management plans. This position provides compliance consultation and administers ongoing compliance and risk assessments and audits. This requires extensive specialized skill and knowledge to handle the challenges and complexities of compliance activities for the company or business line. For business lines this requires ensuring assigned projects operate within the guidelines of compliance and ethics program policies.
• Serve as the advisor providing guidance on all compliance matters; assist in preventing and detecting ethical and criminal misconduct
• Coordinate the documentation of compliance and ethics programs including the development and annual updates of compliance plans
• Coordinate and interface with internal and external organizations
• Provide compliance guidance on company practices and procedures
• Collaborate with the Law Department with the case management of employee concerns/complaints to ensure timely investigation, disposition, and identification of potential violations requiring disclosure to governing bodies
• Support the development and delivery of compliance training
• Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and fifteen (15) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to nineteen (19) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Other Job Requirements
• Participate in Fluor University for training and career development • Contribute to and promote the use of Fluor’s knowledge management portals and communities
Preferred Qualifications
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing and email as well as the intermediate use of spreadsheets and electronic presentations
• Oral and written communication skills
• Certification as a compliance and ethics professional from a professional industry association promoting the advancement of corporate compliance and ethics
We are seeking an experienced Director I, Compliance & Ethics to be based in our Santiago, Chile office. This is an onsite leadership role requiring seasoned ethics and compliance professional with significant experience operating within complex, global organizations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and strengthening the company's Ethics & Compliance program, ensuring adherence to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and the highest standards of business conduct. The role requires the ability to work effectively with employees and leaders across all levels of the organization, conduct and support investigations, assess compliance risks, provide strategic guidance, and help foster a culture of integrity and accountability.
Candidates must possess a university degree and be fluent in both Spanish and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. A current or pending Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) certification is required. A legal background or law degree is strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate will bring 20 or more years of professional experience in Ethics & Compliance, including experience with a global publicly traded company, and demonstrate deep knowledge of compliance frameworks, investigations, risk management, and corporate governance practices. The position also requires the ability to travel internationally, including possession of a valid passport and the physical ability to travel as business needs dictate.
This role offers an opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to leadership while helping ensure Fluor continues to operate in accordance with its values, ethical standards, and legal obligations worldwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.