Senior Mine Engineer — Planning, Projects & Safety

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 97,500 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Bagdad, Arizona, seeks a Mining Engineer to plan and perform advanced mining engineering duties at the site, supporting development and production.

You will develop mine plans, guide equipment selection, manage manpower and capital needs, optimize life-of-mine designs, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with management on safety, costs and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering with 5 years of related experience, or Master's with 3 years.
• Hands-on Mine Engineering experience in last 5 years across at least two mine functions (long/short-range planning, ore control, dispatch, etc.).
• Knowledge of Mine Engineering principles and practices.
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw timely conclusions.
• Skilled in managing large/complex Engineering projects.
• Able to evaluate and implement new methods for operational improvement.
• Ability to develop safety awareness and follow safety practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop mine plans based on geological and geotechnical data to support long- and short-range planning and production goals.
• Guide equipment selection, capital costs, manpower, safety practices, and technical aspects of mine operation.
• Collaborate with management to prepare manpower, capital, and equipment requirements to meet budgets.
• Prepare Life-of-Mine (LOM) designs, sequencing, and ore reserves to minimize strip ratio and maximize NPV.
• Develop and manage mine waste stockpile designs within guidelines.
• Mentor and train engineers using Mine Engineering software.
• Recommend actions to improve safety and reduce costs and environmental impact.
• Develop and evaluate AFE for capital funding requests.
• Support open-pit planning and alternative mining plans to maximize value.

Skills

Mine Engineering

Communication

Project Management

Safety Practices

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering

Master's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) Certification - preferred

Tools

Mine Planning Software

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in Bagdad, Arizona, seeks a Mining Engineer to plan and perform advanced mining engineering duties at the site, supporting development and production.

You will develop mine plans, guide equipment selection, manage manpower and capital needs, optimize life-of-mine designs, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with management on safety, costs and environmental stewardship.