Mine Engineer II - Planning, Safety & Production

Freeport-McMoRan; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life & disability insurance

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Insurance discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Mine Engineer II to design and optimize mining plans, support feasibility studies, and help manage ore reserves. You will collaborate with geologists and engineers to improve safety, production, and efficiency on site.

The role requires a degree in Mine Engineering (or related field) with several years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and a solid commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or related Engineering discipline with 3+ years of related experience.
• Master's degree in Mine Engineering or related Engineering discipline with 2+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Mine Engineering.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop mining plans based on all available geological information to support short and/or long-range planning and production goals.
• Participate in Engineering feasibility studies to define proper mining methods, equipment selection, mine site facilities, and manpower and production requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed ore reserve estimates.
• Monitor mining methods and equipment to improve performance.
• Ensure maximum productivity and extraction rates by optimizing mining methods, procedures, and equipment.
• Assist in developing and managing mine, mine ventilation, waste dumps and stockpile designs.
• Recommend courses of action designed to eliminate potential production problems and to improve safety, operational efficiency, control production costs and protect the environment.
• Work with Geologists in exploration and assists in the Engineering phase of developments and operational activities.
• Monitor mine ventilation and air quality at working sites throughout the mine.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Mine Engineering knowledge

Analytical thinking

Safety awareness

Hazard recognition

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering

Master's degree in Mine Engineering

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Mine Engineer II to design and optimize mining plans, support feasibility studies, and help manage ore reserves. You will collaborate with geologists and engineers to improve safety, production, and efficiency on site.

The role requires a degree in Mine Engineering (or related field) with several years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and a solid commitment to safety.