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Freeport-McMoRan · 2 days ago

Geomechanical Engineer II

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $124K/yr

3+ years exp

Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing a collaborative work environment focused on safety and excellence. The Geomechanical Engineer II will assist in geomechanical project oversight, slope stability data collection and analysis, and communicate relevant geomechanical information to mine personnel.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

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

Geotechnical applicationsMining EngineeringSlope stability analysisAutoCADGeotechnical data analysisSafety awarenessProject managementEffective communication

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

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