Geomechanical Lead - Slope Stability & Mine Design

Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans (pet/auto/홈

Internal progression opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Geomechanical Engineer to provide project oversight, review external consultants, and interface with mine design and planning to improve slope stability. You will analyze slope stability data, rock strength, geologic structures, blast designs and implement improvements; communicate results to site personnel.

The role requires a degree in Mine/Geotechnical Engineering with several years of hard rock mining experience; the company offers a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of hard rock mining experience.
• Master's degree with 3 years of hard rock mining experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide geomechanical project oversight and review with external consultants and mine design teams.
• Review slope stability data, rock strength parameters, and blast designs; ensure safe slope angles.
• Communicate slope stability information to site personnel in a timely, accurate manner.
• Inspect pit walls, stockpiles, and site access roads and report findings.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance slope stability programs.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Safety awareness

Data analysis

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine/Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree in Mine/Geological/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Mintec MineSight

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Geomechanical Engineer to provide project oversight, review external consultants, and interface with mine design and planning to improve slope stability. You will analyze slope stability data, rock strength, geologic structures, blast designs and implement improvements; communicate results to site personnel.

The role requires a degree in Mine/Geotechnical Engineering with several years of hard rock mining experience; the company offers a comprehensive benefits