Lead Engineering Technician

Freeport-McMoRan • Morenci, AZ

8d • $31 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, plans and assists with multiple engineering projects, including instrument installation, maintenance, calibration, layout and design, new product evaluation, hazard identification and communication in support of Mine Engineering group.
Train and mentor new engineers and technicians.
Organize and manages the installation, troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of instrumentation that includes the review and recommendation of new or enhanced monitoring equipment.
Oversee the safe execution of field activities and projects by vendors and contractors.
Perform as Engineer backup as required (tasks may vary depending on support required).
Work directly with vendors and contractors in the support of data collection and interpretation of data.
Operate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and LiDAR scanners for data collection and other engineering purposes.
Review, prepare and present findings to engineering and operational personnel.
Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in an engineering or technical area relevant to the assignment or in an applicable field of expertise in the mining industry.
• Advanced knowledge of the following:
• equipment specification, development, and preparation of data
• data monitoring and analysis for on-call duty
• communication and data logger system set up
• equipment specification, development, and preparation of data generation
• drill and blast process, including collection, processing, and analysis of seismograph and other related data
• risk assessment and hazard identification
• effective collaboration & communication, both verbally and in writing
• awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• safely installing, using, maintaining, and repairing specialized equipment
• 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
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds during the workday
• 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.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED
• University degree or trade school diploma in a technical field

Responsibilities

• Plans and assists with multiple engineering projects, including instrument installation, maintenance, calibration, layout and design, new product evaluation, hazard identification and communication in support of Mine Engineering group.
• Train and mentor new engineers and technicians.
• Organize and manages the installation, troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of instrumentation that includes the review and recommendation of new or enhanced monitoring equipment.
• Oversee the safe execution of field activities and projects by vendors and contractors.
• Perform as Engineer backup as required (tasks may vary depending on support required).
• Work directly with vendors and contractors in the support of data collection and interpretation of data.
• Operate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and LiDAR scanners for data collection and other engineering purposes.
• Review, prepare and present findings to engineering and operational personnel.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED