Senior Geomechanics Engineer - Slope Stability Lead

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

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.