Freeport-McMoRanis a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world's largest publicly traded copper producers, the world's largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.What You Will DoOverall property underground excavation stability management functions. Develop and review ground support designs for underground excavations to ensure a safe working environment based on relevant geological and stress conditions using empirical (Q or RMR), kinematic (unWedge) and stress (RS3, phase 2) based analysis methods. Manage and review underground excavation stability data collection, analysis and remedial work including underground excavation monitoring data processing, rock strength parameters, and geologic structures. Communicate accurate, timely and relevant underground excavation stability and Geomechanical information to mine and site personnel, including site management, through appropriate methods such as reports and presentations. Manage, conduct and communicate the results of inspections of underground excavations. Manage contracted ground remediation projects such as chemical grout injection or liner application. Proactively seek improvements to the safe mining of mine reserves relating to underground excavation monitoring, underground excavation maintenance, underground excavation support designs, Geomechanical data acquisition and analyses. Develop, maintain and implement strategic plans to enhance the mine's underground excavation stability program. Manage and provide Geomechanical project oversight and review relating to outside consultants. Overall property slope management functions for existing slopes around surface facilities. Usage of appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD) and Geotechnical data analysis, Mintec's MineSight (or equivalent), RocScience software including unWedge, Phase2, RS3 and Dips. Perform other duties as required.What You Bring To FreeportBachelor's degree in appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and rock underground excavation stability, OR Master's degree in appropriate Engineering discipline and two (2) years related experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and rock underground excavation stability. Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical EngineeringAt Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working HereBenefits:We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees - offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here:Benefits DetailsCompensation: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. To view an example of a Total Rewards Estimate for this role click here:Total Rewards EstimateSafety / Work Conditions:Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose "motor vehicles" includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel). Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan w ill never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to ****** .Equal Opportunity EmployerJob Segment:Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, AutoCAD, CAD, Drafting, Engineering
