Geomechanical Engineer II

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Where You Will Work

Our Technology Center is home to a team of globally recognized engineers and scientists who provide innovative mining, processing and environmental solutions to our operations throughout the world. Our employees make use of state-of-the-art laboratories and test facilities, including a fully automated analytical lab – the first of its kind in the Americas. Employees provide direct support in a variety of areas: mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, analytical chemistry, mineralogy, process economics, mining and geology.

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What You Will Do

- Assist in geomechnical project oversight and review, relating to outside consultants, pit slope water control, structural geology, design slope angles and interfacing with mine design and planning.

- Assist in 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 geomechnical information to mine and site personnel.

- Assist in conducting and communicating 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, geomechnical data acquisition and analyses.

- Perform other duties as required

What You Bring To Freeport

- Bachelor’s degree in appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years engineering experience in an area or areas relevant to assignment, OR

- Master’s degree in appropriate Engineering discipline and two (2) years related experience inengineering.

- Knowledge in the principles and practices of Mining, Mining Engineering and Geotechnical applications in a hard rock open pit mine environment

- Knowledge of appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD) and Geotechnical data analysis

- Skilled at researching, analyzing and communicating information of considerable difficulty and develop appropriate conclusions and action plans

- Skilled in managing Engineering projects related to a hard rock open pit setting

- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to a diversely educated audience

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

- Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and rock slope stability

- Three (3) years of mine geotechnical engineering experience

- Willing to travel domestically/internationally up to 50% of the time or as business requires

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $90,000-$124,500. 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 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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