Lead Engineering Technician – GIS
Freeport-McMoRan
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Morenci • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $31 - $42 per hour
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Remote Sensing
About the role
- Under general supervision, plans and assists with multiple engineering projects, including instrument installation, maintenance, calibration, layout and design, new product evaluation, hazard identification and communication in support of Mine Engineering group.
- Train and mentor new engineers and technicians.
- Organize and manages the installation, troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of instrumentation that includes the review and recommendation of new or enhanced monitoring equipment.
- Oversee the safe execution of field activities and projects by vendors and contractors.
- Perform as Engineer backup as required (tasks may vary depending on support required).
- Work directly with vendors and contractors in the support of data collection and interpretation of data.
- Operate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and LiDAR scanners for data collection and other engineering purposes.
- Review, prepare and present findings to engineering and operational personnel.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Requirements
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in an engineering or technical area relevant to the assignment or in an applicable field of expertise in the mining industry.
- Advanced knowledge of the following: equipment specification, development, and preparation of data data monitoring and analysis for on-call duty communication and data logger system set up equipment specification, development, and preparation of data generation drill and blast process, including collection, processing, and analysis of seismograph and other related data risk assessment and hazard identification effective collaboration & communication, both verbally and in writing awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions safely installing, using, maintaining, and repairing specialized equipment.
- High school diploma or GED.
- University degree or trade school diploma in a technical field is preferred.
- Prior experience working as a GIS Technician or in a similar role is preferred.
- Proficiency in GIS Software: Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS or other industry-specific tools is highly preferred.
- Database Management: Experience in managing and maintaining GIS databases, including data input, quality control, and database administration.
- Spatial Analysis: Strong skills in spatial analysis, including the ability to perform geoprocessing, spatial queries, and data manipulation.
- Data Collection: Experience with field data collection methods, such as GPS, remote sensing, or mobile data collection apps.
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
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Hard skills
instrument installationmaintenancecalibrationdata monitoringdata analysisrisk assessmenthazard identificationspatial analysisdata collectionGIS database management
Soft skills
trainingmentoringcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingleadership
Certifications
high school diplomaGEDuniversity degreetrade school diploma