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Where You Will Work
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Description
Under general supervision, maintain performance of tailings impoundments, crushed leach pads, water dams, and related facilities through inspection, measurement, interpretation, coordination, and reporting.
Contribute to data collection, information gathering and interpretation, reconciliation, sensitivity assessments, and data management
Assist with the development, maintenance and implementation of plans to enhance tailings, crushed leach and/or water dam management programs.
Proactively seek improvements to the safe and geotechnically stable construction and operation of ore leach pads, tailings storage facilities, storm water ponds, etc.
Collaborate with Site TCLW Engineers, Operations and Maintenance departments to troubleshoot, resolve and report on operational issues
Communicate accurate, timely and relevant Geotechnical information as needed to corporate and operational management team and staff
Lead engineering and project management efforts on small projects or portions of larger projects
Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, engineering tools, procedures, and guidelines to perform a task or sequence of tasks
Assist with the preparation of annual sustaining capital, operational budget and capital funding
Liaise with teammates in the FMMC Corporate TCLW Group to develop scopes of work, as required. Understand impact versus benefit
May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams related to Geotechnical efforts
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum, with courses in Soil Mechanics and three (3) years of experience in Engineering or related scientific field,OR
Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum, with courses in Soil Mechanics and two (2) years of experience in Engineering or related scientific field
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to a diversely educated audience
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety for yourself and others
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
Knowledge in the principles and practices of Civil, Geologic, Geotechnical, or Hydrologic Engineering or a related field of Science or Engineering
Knowledge of appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD) and Geotechnical analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related Engineering discipline and/or three (3) years' experience
Certification of Engineer in Training (EIT) and/or equivalent relevant certification
Knowledge of Tailings and tailings management standards such as GISTM
Earth embankment construction monitoring and quality assurance
Experience in soil characterization, interpretation of geotechnical lab tests on tailings or crushed leach material
Experience with geotechnical slope stability instrumentation and monitoring programs, data management, and analysis, particularly for tailings or crushed leach facilities
Experience reviewing and editing geotechnical engineering reports and documents for a variety of applications
Engineering experience in soil characterization, seismic analysis, slope stability, and/or surface water hydrology, hydraulics, and groundwater hydrology
Experience managing construction projects or contractor work
Excellent organizational skills
Criteria/Conditions:
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
What We Offer You?
The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$87,000-$121,000.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.Click here 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?
Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to ****** .