Freeport-McMoRan · 1 week ago
Geomechanical Engineer I or Engineering Specialist I
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$78K/yr - $107K/yr
4+ years expFreeport-McMoRan is committed to providing a collaborative work environment with a focus on safety. They are seeking a Geomechanical Engineer I or Engineering Specialist I to assist in mining geomechanical engineering processes, manage slope stability data, and communicate geotechnical information effectively.
Mining
Responsibilities
Overall property slope management functions for pit slopes, stockpiles, and tailings
Manages and provides geotechnical project oversight and review relating to outside consultants, pit slope water control, structural geology, design slope angles and interfacing with mine design and planning
Manage and review 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 geotechnical information to mine and site personnel
Manage, conduct and communicate 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, geotechnical data acquisition and analyses
Develop, maintain and implement strategic plans to enhance the mine’s slope stability program
May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams related to geotechnical or mine slope stability efforts
Show understanding in the usage of appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD) and Geotechnical data analysis, Mintec’s MineSight (or equivalent)
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
B.S. Degree in Mining, Geological, Geotechnical Engineering or related Engineering discipline
High School Diploma or GED and (4) four years of Engineering experience, OR
Bachelor's degree in a Scientific discipline
Preferred
Experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and rock slope stability
Knowledge in the principles and practices of mining, mining engineering and geotechnical applications in a hard rock open pit mine environment
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 of yourself and others
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
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 auto, home and pet
Internal progression opportunities
Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
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
Recent News
2026-01-12
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