Senior Geomechanical Engineer (Mine Geotechnical)

Requisition ID: 137547

Location:

Bagdad, AZ, US, 86321

Category: Engineering Services

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. _Apply Today!    _

Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.  Visit the Bagdad town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

Provides geomechanical project oversight and review relating to outside consultants, pit slope water control, structural geology, design slope angles and interfacing with mine design and planning.

Reviews slope stability data collection, analysis and remedial work including slope monitoring data processing, rock strength parameters, geologic structures, slope control blast designs, and slope angle reviews.

Communicate accurate, timely and relevant slope stability and geomechanical information to mine and site personnel.

Conduct and communicate the results of inspections of pit walls, stockpiles, and site access roads.

Proactively seek improvements to the safe mining of mine reserves relating to slope monitoring, slope maintenance, slope and catch bench designs, blasting, geomechanical data acquisition and analyses.

Assists with the development, maintenance and implementations of strategic plans to enhance the mine’s slope stability program.

May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams related to geomechanical or mine slope stability efforts.

Overall property slope management functions for pit slopes, and stockpiles.

Manage and provide Geomechanical project oversight and review relating to outside consultants, pit slope water control, structural geology, design slope angles and interfacing with mine design and planning.

Manage and review slope stability data collection, analysis and remedial work including slope monitoring data processing, rock strength parameters, geologic structures, slope control blast designs, and slope angel reviews.

Manage, conduct and communicate the results of inspections of pit walls, stockpiles and site access roads.

Develop, maintain and implement strategic plans to enhance the mine’s slope stability program.

Usage of appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD) and Geotechnical data analysis, Mintec’s MineSight (or equivalent)

Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years of Engineering experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and rock slope stability, OR

Master's degree in Mine Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of Engineering experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and rock slope stability

Knowledge of the principles and practices of Engineering

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

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

Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. Degree in Mining, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering with a minimum 7 years of experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and rock slope stability.

Experience in managing a hard-rock mine geomechanical program

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  $$98,000-$137,000.  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.Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role. 

Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits 

Company-paid life and disability insurance 

401(k) plan with employer contribution/match 

Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave 

Tuition assistance 

Employee Assistance Program 

Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle 

Internal progression opportunities 

Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! 

What We Require

Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam. 

Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing. 

Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation. 

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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