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Freeport-McMoRan · 6 days ago

Mine Engineer II - Underground

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $116K/yr

3+ years exp

Freeport-McMoRan is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where safety and employee growth are prioritized. The Mine Engineer II - Underground will develop mining plans, monitor methods and equipment, and assist in improving safety and operational efficiencies in mining operations.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

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

Assist in developing and managing mine ventilation

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

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

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

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

Assist in the preparation of detailed ore reserve estimates

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

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Mining EngineeringGeological EngineeringUnderground Mining MethodsVentilationMine PlanningProject ManagementSafety PracticesResearchAnalysisCommunication Skills

Required

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