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Where You Will Work  

Our Technology Center is home to a team of globally recognized engineers and scientists who provide innovative mining, processing and environmental solutions to our operations throughout the world. Our employees make use of state-of-the-art laboratories and test facilities, including a fully automated analytical lab – the first of its kind in the Americas. Employees provide direct support in a variety of areas: mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, analytical chemistry, mineralogy, process economics, mining and geology.  

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What You Will Do

Provides geomechanical project oversight and review relating to outside consultants, pit slope water control, structural geology, design slope angles and interfacing with mine design and planning.
Reviews 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 geomechanical information to mine and site personnel.
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, geomechanical data acquisition and analyses.
Assists with the development, maintenance and implementations of strategic plans to enhance the mine’s slope stability program.
May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams related to geomechanical or mine slope stability efforts.
Overall property slope management functions for pit slopes, and stockpiles.
Manage and provide Geomechanical 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 angel reviews.
Manage, conduct and communicate the results of inspections of pit walls, stockpiles and site access roads.
Develop, maintain and implement strategic plans to enhance the mine’s slope stability program.
Usage of appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD) and Geotechnical data analysis, Mintec’s MineSight (or equivalent)
Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years of Engineering experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and rock slope stability, OR
Master's degree in Mine Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of Engineering experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and rock slope stability
Knowledge of the principles and practices of 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

Minimum of five (5) years of mine geotechnical engineering experience
Able to travel to domestic and international sites 50% of the time or as business requires

What We Offer You 

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $101,000-$141,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role. 

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  
Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

   What We Require   

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.

 Equal Opportunity Employer 

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Senior Geomechanical Engineer

What You Will Do

What You Bring To Freeport

Preferred Qualifications