Senior Geomechanical Engineer

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Claypool (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Geomechanical Engineer to oversee slope stability and rock mechanics at our Globe-Miami area operations in Arizona. You’ll work with external consultants, mine design and planning teams to ensure safe, compliant slope performance.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s (or master’s) in mining/geotechnical engineering with several years of hard-rock mining experience and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mine/Geological/Geotechnical Engineering and 5 years of hard rock mining experience.
• Master's degree with 3 years of hard rock mining experience.
• Knowledge of rock mechanics and slope stability principles.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide geomechanical project oversight with external consultants.
• Review slope stability data, rock strength, and geologic structures.
• Communicate slope stability findings to mine/site personnel.
• Inspect pit walls, stockpiles, and site access roads.
• Support strategic plans to enhance slope stability programs.
• Utilize MS Office, AutoCAD, and MineSight for data analysis.

Skills

Geomechanical knowledge

Slope stability

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine/Geological/Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree in Mining/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

MineSight / Geotech tools

Job description

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Where You Will Work

Our Miami smelter and rod plant is nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company’s Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulfuric acid for our North American leaching operations. Arizona ’ s Globe-Miami historic mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The Tri-Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales, including Walmart, Safeway, Fry ’ s and other local stores. Here, our employees and their families can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere. Visit Globe-Miami.com to learn more.

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 disciplineandfive (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 disciplineandthree (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

• M.S. Degree in Mining, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering with a minimum 7 years ofexperience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and rock slope stability.
• Experience in managing a hard-rock mine geomechanical program

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently.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. 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