Freeport-McMoRan · 3 weeks ago
Geomechanical Engineer II
Tucson, AZ USA 85706
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $124K/yr
2+ years expFreeport-McMoRan is committed to providing innovative mining, processing, and environmental solutions. The Geomechanical Engineer II will assist in project oversight, slope stability data collection, and communicate geomechanical information to mine personnel.
Mining
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 in engineering
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
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
Benefits
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
Company
Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (Freeport) is a leading international metals company with the objective of being foremost in copper.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
A. Cory Stevens
SVP and President FM Technical Services
Bertrand Odinet
SVP and Chief Innovation Officer
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