Senior Underground Geomechanical Engineer

Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Geotechnical/Geomechanical engineer to oversee underground mine design and stability, perform analyses, and provide SME guidance across projects. The role emphasizes numerical modeling, ground support design, and collaboration with site managers to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing reports, managing procurement and vendor contracts, and contributing to corporate governance programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geological/Geotechnical/Mining Engineering with courses in rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering and seven (7) years of experience, including lead or supervisory experience
• Master's degree in Geological/Geotechnical/Mining Engineering with courses in rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering and five (5) years of experience, including lead or supervisory experience
• Experience working as a Geomechanical/Geotechnical engineer at underground mining operations or as a consultant with extensive practical experience supporting underground mining operations
• Knowledge in the principles and practices of mining, rock mechanics, geological, and/or geotechnical engineering or a related field of science or engineering
• Technical and analytical skills to undertake and review complex designs and mine plans
• Experience in and knowledge of numerical modeling approaches to solving engineering challenges
• Knowledge of appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD, and geotechnical analysis)

Responsibilities

• Perform critical review of technical reports, analyses, design plans, specifications, cost estimates and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Stay abreast of the state of the practice in geotechnical engineering to fulfill this role.
• Manage and review underground excavation stability, analysis and remedial work including monitoring, data processing, rock strength parameters, and geologic structures.
• Develop, maintain, and implement strategic plans to promote safe execution of mine designs and production plans.
• Manage projects and serve as SME on large/complex site planning/construction, expansion, or modifications.
• Provide guidance to site managers and engineers on applicable programs, practices, and regulations.
• Develop and review ground support designs for underground excavations using empirical, kinematic and numerical methods.
• Provide input and oversight related to management plans and procedures related to corporate governance.
• Proactively seek improvements to the safe mining of mine reserves relating to underground excavation monitoring, maintenance, support designs, and geomechanical analyses.
• Manage and provide Geomechanical project oversight and review relating to outside consultants.
• Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for services and equipment.
• Represent the site on company sponsored steering committees, task forces, or teams.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Rock mechanics

Numerical modeling

AutoCAD

MS Office

English fluency

Communication skills

Travel internationally

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geological/Geotechnical/Mining Engineering

Master's degree in Geological/Geotechnical/Mining Engineering

Tools

RS3

Map3

Geotechnical software

Excel

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Geotechnical/Geomechanical engineer to oversee underground mine design and stability, perform analyses, and provide SME guidance across projects. The role emphasizes numerical modeling, ground support design, and collaboration with site managers to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing reports, managing procurement and vendor contracts, and contributing to corporate governance programs.