Senior Geologist - Lead Resource Modeling & Mine Analysis

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Bagdad, Arizona, is seeking a senior Geology/Resource Estimation professional to lead geological evaluation, resource modeling, and reporting for mine projects.

The role requires advanced geologic knowledge, experience in resource estimation, and ability to communicate results to senior management; Vulcan and 3D modeling skills are preferred.

Competitive pay and benefits are offered, with emphasis on safety and career development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related Mining Engineering and five (5) years of Resource Estimation experience.
• Master’s degree in Geology and three (3) years of Resource Estimation experience.
• Ability to meet future qualification as a “Competent Person” for reporting Mineral Resources.

Responsibilities

• Oversee geological evaluation and resource modeling estimation studies for the mining, exploration of assigned projects
• Perform evaluation and analysis of the Model-Mine-Mill processes and reconciliation
• Assist with the generation of 10K Ore Reserve statements for review by the Senior Management team
• Communicate resource estimation information regularly to management level to keep them informed of progress, problems and proposed solutions
• Train and develop staff in the procedures to ensure consistent and accurate geological models and resource estimates and reporting
• Development of practical procedural manuals for geologic resource estimation so that procedures can be clearly understood by both technical people and clients
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Geology knowledge

Resource estimation

Geostatistics

3D modeling

Vulcan software

Technical report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Mining Engineering

Master’s degree in Geology

Tools

Vulcan

3D modeling software

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Bagdad, Arizona, is seeking a senior Geology/Resource Estimation professional to lead geological evaluation, resource modeling, and reporting for mine projects.

The role requires advanced geologic knowledge, experience in resource estimation, and ability to communicate results to senior management; Vulcan and 3D modeling skills are preferred.

Competitive pay and benefits are offered, with emphasis on safety and career development in a collaborative environment.