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Freeport-McMoRan · 6 hours ago

Slope Stability Technician

Morenci, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20.50/hr - $28/hr

1+ years exp

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading copper mining company committed to safety and employee growth. The Slope Stability Technician will assist with routine engineering projects, including data collection, problem-solving, and maintaining project documentation under close supervision.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assembles data and assists with problem-solving requiring basic theories and Engineering fundamentals

Utilizes computer programs to solve Engineering problems

Assists with layout and design of routine small and medium-sized Engineering projects

Assists with specification development or preparation

Assists with technical evaluation of equipment and material

Assists in maintaining accurate and current project documentation

May perform as a member of a survey or GPS mapping crew

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

GIS/GPS mappingEngineering fundamentalsTechnical evaluationSafety practicesCommunication skills

Required

One (1) year of experience in an Engineering or Technical area relevant to the assignment

Knowledge of specialized equipment, methods and techniques appropriate to assignment, including GIS/GPS mapping techniques

Skill in safely using, maintaining and repairing specialized equipment to complete assigned projects

Able 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

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

Work is performed in a mine 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 particles

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, and work on elevated platforms

Occasionally may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the work day

May be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation

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

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