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Freeport-McMoRan · 2 days ago

Slope Stability Technician II

Bayard, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$24/hr - $32/hr

3+ years exp

Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence and encourages safe production. The Slope Stability Technician II will assist with routine engineering projects, including data collection and technical evaluation related to slope stability, while ensuring safety and compliance in a mining environment.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assists with routine Engineering projects, including layout and design, specification development and preparation, new product evaluation, and data collection to support Operations or the Engineering unit at assigned site

Assembles data from slope monitoring equipment and assists with problem-solving requiring basic theories and Engineering fundamentals

Utilizes computer programs to solve Engineering problems

Assists with layout and design of Engineering projects related to slope stability

Knowledge of slope monitoring equipment specification, development and preparation of data generation

Able to perform technical evaluation of equipment and material for review by slope Engineers

Organize and maintain accurate and current project documentation

Organize and provide training on the operation and maintenance of slope monitoring equipment

Manage and understand slope monitoring equipment calibration standards

Work directly with vendors and contractors in the support of data collection and interpretation of data for slope monitoring

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Slope monitoring equipmentGIS/GPS mapping techniquesSlope data validationRobotic Total StationsPiezometric well monitoringTime-Domain Reflectometry (TDR)Technical evaluationSafety practicesCommunication skills

Required

Three (3) years of experience in an Engineering or technical area relevant to the assignment

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

Experience in working with drill crews and contractors in the installation of slope and water level measurement equipment including radio instrumentation for data collection

Experience in safely deploying, maintaining and repairing specialized equipment for the purpose of pit wall monitoring that includes slope radars, Robotic Total stations, piezometric well monitoring instruments, GPS, and Time-Domain Reflectometery (TDR)

Experienced and proficient in slope data validation and troubleshooting information from radars, piezometric wells, TDR, Robotic Total Stations, and GPS

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

Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards