Geomechanical Engineer I
Freeport-McMoRan
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Phoenix • Arizona • United States
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Salary
💰 $78,500 - $107,000 per year
About the role
- Assist in mining geomechanical engineering processes including pit slope & stockpile stability, instrumentation and serve as resource for geomechanical information and analysis
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
geomechanical engineeringslope stability analysisgeotechnical project oversightdata collection and analysisrock mechanicsslope control blast designsgeologic structuresgeotechnical data analysisslope monitoringengineering project management
Soft Skills
communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingproject managementsafety awarenessteam collaborationresearch skillsattention to detailtime managementadaptability
Certifications
B.S. Degree in Mining EngineeringB.S. Degree in Geological EngineeringB.S. Degree in Geotechnical EngineeringHigh School Diploma or GED