Mine Engineer II
Freeport-McMoRan
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Bagdad • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $90,000 - $124,500 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop mining plans based on all available geological information to support short and/or long-range planning and production goals.
- Participate in Engineering feasibility studies to define proper mining methods, equipment selection, mine site facilities, and manpower and production requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of detailed ore reserve estimates.
- Monitor mining methods and equipment to improve performance.
- Ensure maximum productivity and extraction rates by optimizing mining methods, procedures, and equipment.
- Assist in developing and managing mine, mine ventilation, waste dumps and stockpile designs.
- Recommend courses of action designed to eliminate potential production problems and to improve safety, operational efficiency, control production costs and protect the environment.
- Work with Geologists in exploration and assists in the Engineering phase of developments and operational activities.
- Monitor mine ventilation and air quality at working sites throughout the mine.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering, OR Master's degree in Mine Engineering or related Engineering discipline and two (2) years of related experience in Engineering
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of Mine Engineering
- Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Preferred Qualifications Experience with Mine operations and/or dispatch and/or short range planning
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
mine planninggeological information analysisore reserve estimationmining methods optimizationmine ventilation designwaste dump designstockpile designproduction cost controlsafety practicesengineering feasibility studies
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsteam collaborationattention to detailorganizational skillsdecision-makingsafety awarenessadaptabilitycritical thinking
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mine EngineeringMaster's degree in Mine Engineering