Geomechanical Engineer II - Underground Stability

Freeport McMoRan Inc.

Colorado

On-site

USD 88,000 - 120,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted insurance plans
Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan's Climax Molybdenum division is seeking a Geomechanical Engineer II U/G to oversee underground excavation stability and ground support design at the Henderson mine and mill, a major underground operation near Denver. You will analyze stability data, communicate findings, and help implement safer mining practices while coordinating with site personnel and external consultants.

The role offers competitive pay and benefits, with on-site housing allowance eligibility and a path for

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 3 years in hard rock mining rock mechanics.
  • Master's degree with 2 years experience in rock mechanics.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee underground excavation stability management and design.
  • Develop and review ground support designs using empirical, kinematic, and stress methods.
  • Manage data collection, analysis, and reporting on stability.
  • Provide geomechanical project oversight for external consultants.

Skills

Geomechanics
Ground design
Underground stability
Technical reporting
AutoCAD
Deswik
RocScience
Phase2
RS3
Dips
MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
Deswik
RocScience
unWedge
Phase2
RS3
Dips
MS Office

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan's Climax Molybdenum division is seeking a Geomechanical Engineer II U/G to oversee underground excavation stability and ground support design at the Henderson mine and mill, a major underground operation near Denver. You will analyze stability data, communicate findings, and help implement safer mining practices while coordinating with site personnel and external consultants.

The role offers competitive pay and benefits, with on-site housing allowance eligibility and a path for

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