Mine Engineer II - Underground

　　Requisition ID: 129098

　　Location:

　　Phoenix, AZ, US, 85004-2121

　　Category: Engineering Services

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　　Description:

　　Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world’s largest publicly traded copper producers, the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.

　　We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.

　　This position has the possibility to work remotely up to 100% of the time. The position will require occasional travel to the Phoenix corporate offices and/or site locations. This position may be performed anywhere in the U.S. except California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the positions shift to in-office work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time should the position meet the established eligibility for these benefits.

　　Description

　　Under general supervision, plans and performs Mining Engineering duties related to development and production at assigned site.

　　Develops mining plans based on all available geological information to support short and/or long range planning and production goals

　　Monitors mining methods and equipment, with a view to improving performance

　　Assists in developing and managing mine ventilation

　　Assists in identifying courses of action to improve safety, operational efficiencies, control production costs and protect the environment

　　Participates in Engineering feasibility studies to define proper mining methods, equipment selection, mine site facilities, and manpower and production requirements

　　Ensures maximum productivity and extraction rates by optimizing mining methods, procedures and equipment

　　Recommends courses of action designed to eliminate potential production problems and to improve safety, operational efficiency, control production costs and protect the environment

　　Assists in the preparation of detailed ore reserve estimates

　　Works with Geologists in exploration and assists in the Engineering phase of developments and operational activities

　　Performs other duties as required

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　This position requires international air travel. In accordance with Freeport-McMoRan’s requirement for all employees whose job requires international travel, if you are hired you will be required to submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to travel by air internationally, unless the company has granted a medical or religious accommodation.

　　Bachelor's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering, OR

　　Master's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering and two (2) years of related experience in Engineering

　　Knowledge of the principles and practices of Mining Engineering

　　Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions

　　Skilled in managing Engineering projects

　　Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

　　Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions

　　Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

　　Knowledge of one-plus (1+) Underground Mining method(i.e. competent to explain to others the requirements of the mining method familiar to the incumbent and how it differs generally from other mining methods)

　　Preferred

　　Knowledge of, or work experience in two (2) or more of the following:

　　Ventilation

　　Mine Planning

　　Scheduling

　　Ground Support

　　Surveying

　　Mining Crew Operations

　　Criteria/Conditions

　　Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English

　　Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

　　Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment

　　Position will require Domestic (throughout the USA) and International travel

　　Position is in busy, non-smoking office

　　Location requires mobility in an office environment

　　Occasionally work will be performed in a mine, outdoor or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particle

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see

　　Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the course of the workday

　　Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required

　　Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing

　　At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at:FCX Jobs - Working Here (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Working-Here/?locale=en_US)

　　Benefits:

　　We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees – offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/benefits_overview%202023_FINAL.pdf)

　　Compensation:

　　The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $79,000-$109,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. To view an example of a Total Rewards Estimate for this role click here: Total Rewards Estimate (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/Total_Rewards_Estimate_3.5.pdf)

　　Safety / Work Conditions:

　　Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:

　　Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or

　　Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).

　　Equal Opportunity Employer