Mine Engineer II

Freeport McMoRan•Bagdad, AZ

9d•$87,500 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering, OR Master's degree in Mine Engineering or related Engineering discipline and two (2) years of related experience in Engineering
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Mine Engineering
Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
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.

Responsibilities

Develop mining plans based on all available geological information to support short and/or long-range planning and production goals.
Participate in Engineering feasibility studies to define proper mining methods, equipment selection, mine site facilities, and manpower and production requirements.
Assist in the preparation of detailed ore reserve estimates.
Monitor mining methods and equipment to improve performance.
Ensure maximum productivity and extraction rates by optimizing mining methods, procedures, and equipment.
Assist in developing and managing mine, mine ventilation, waste dumps and stockpile designs.
Recommend courses of action designed to eliminate potential production problems and to improve safety, operational efficiency, control production costs and protect the environment.
Work with Geologists in exploration and assists in the Engineering phase of developments and operational activities.
Monitor mine ventilation and air quality at working sites throughout the mine.
Perform other duties as required.