Senior Geologist

Freeport McMoRan•Bagdad, AZ

2d•$105,000 - $145,000•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. This position may be eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship. The Senior Geologist is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Geology department, including the direct coaching of personnel involved in the design and execution of resource estimation, resource modeling, development and mine geology programs. Provide technical analysis and feedback to operating units to enhance the efficient and optimal mining of resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related Mining Engineering and five (5) years of Resource Estimation experience, OR Master’s degree in Geology and three (3) years of Resource Estimation experience
Ability to meet in the future qualification as a “Competent Person” for the reporting of Mineral Resources
Knowledge of the principles and practices of geology and mining
Knowledge of the geology of porphyry and skarn hosted copper and gold systems
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Skill in the practical application of resource estimation and geostatistics
Skill in mineral resource modeling and 3-dimensional geologic problem solving
Advanced user in the operation of at least one of the major 3D Modeling software packages
Must be willing and able to learn to use the Vulcan modeling software exclusively
Demonstrated ability in the production of technical reports
Good problem solving and judgment skills
Ability to work to a deadline
Ability to communicate highly technical procedures and results to others, both inside and outside the immediate group

Nice To Haves

Six (6) to eight (8) years of overall experience in Geology, Exploration or Mining
Experience working at underground and/or open pit mines
Ability to correctly identify and accurately estimate relative proportions and textural characteristics of metal-bearing and gangue minerals in a production setting.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex geological analyses.
Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.
Ability 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.

Responsibilities

Oversee the geological evaluation and resource modeling estimation studies for the mining, exploration of assigned projects
Perform evaluation and analysis of the Model-Mine-Mill processes and reconciliation
Assist with the generation of 10K Ore Reserve statements for review by the Senior Management team
Communicate resource estimation information regularly to management level to keep them informed of progress, problems and proposed solutions
Train and develop staff in the procedures to ensure consistent and accurate geological models and resource estimates and reporting
Development of practical procedural manuals for geologic resource estimation so that procedures can be clearly understood by both technical people and clients
Perform other duties as required