Geomechanical Engineer II - Underground

Freeport McMoRan•Phoenix, AZ

24d•$93,000 - $127,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, oversee underground excavation stability management functions including underground excavation support design and stability monitoring and serve as a resource for Geomechanical information and analysis. In this role, you perform geotechnical analyses related to underground mining, document and present findings, and stay current with state-of-practice geotechnical engineering. As the Geomechanical Engineer II U/G, you develop and review ground support designs for underground excavations using empirical, kinematic, and stress-based analysis methods to ensure a safe working environment. You will manage and review underground excavation stability data collection, analysis, monitoring data processing, and remedial work. Communicate accurate, timely, and relevant Geomechanical and underground excavation stability information to mine and site personnel through reports and presentations. Proactively seek improvements to safe mining practices related to monitoring, maintenance, support design, and data acquisition. Develop, maintain, and implement strategic plans to enhance underground excavation stability programs. Provide Geomechanical project oversight and review for external consultants. Utilize appropriate software including MS Office, AutoCAD, Deswik (or equivalent), and RocScience tools such as unWedge, Phase2, RS3, and Dips. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and underground excavation stability OR Master’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and two (2) years of related experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and underground excavation stability
Up to 20% travel (domestic/international) is required for this position.
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Responsibilities

Perform geotechnical analyses related to underground mining, document and present findings, and stay current with state-of-practice geotechnical engineering.
Develop and review ground support designs for underground excavations using empirical, kinematic, and stress-based analysis methods to ensure a safe working environment.
Manage and review underground excavation stability data collection, analysis, monitoring data processing, and remedial work.
Communicate accurate, timely, and relevant Geomechanical and underground excavation stability information to mine and site personnel through reports and presentations.
Proactively seek improvements to safe mining practices related to monitoring, maintenance, support design, and data acquisition.
Develop, maintain, and implement strategic plans to enhance underground excavation stability programs.
Provide Geomechanical project oversight and review for external consultants.
Utilize appropriate software including MS Office, AutoCAD, Deswik (or equivalent), and RocScience tools such as unWedge, Phase2, RS3, and Dips.