Senior Geoscientist- TCLW

Freeport McMoRan•Bayard, NM

7d•$97,500 - $138,000•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. The Chino mine is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant Scientific discipline with five (5) years of experience in applicable field of expertise, OR Master’s degree in a relevant Scientific discipline with three (3) years of experience in Engineering or related scientific field
Knowledge of principles and practice of Civil, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Water Quality/Treatment, Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, and/or Geological Engineering
Demonstrated technical competence through design and/or operations experience in at least one of the following work areas: tailings storage, leach stockpiles, water dams, process water balance, reclamation and closure planning
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in English to a diversely educated audience
Proficient in MS Office and other Engineering tools (CAD, analytical, mapping)
Present a positive, professional image
Self-motivated, energetic, able to execute, and client-service oriented
Be able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety of yourself and others
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related scientific degree
Professional Engineer (PE) certification or equivalent relevant certification
Engineer in Training (ETI) or equivalent relevant certification
Active tailings deposition planning and execution experience and/or earth embankment construction monitoring and quality assurance
Experience with geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring programs, data management, and analysis
Experience reviewing and editing geotechnical engineering reports and documents
Engineering experience in geotechnical analyses, field investigations, lab testing, soil characterization, slope stability, and seismic analysis
Experience in surface water hydrology, hydraulics, and groundwater hydrology in addition to geotechnical experience

Responsibilities

Supervise, provide technical guidance, interpret, manage projects/tasks and/or participate in activities to maintain operational performance and support projects with focus on Tailings and Crushed Leach facilities. Activities include inspection, measurement, interpretation, analysis, coordination, problem solving, forecasting, reporting, and may include project design support.
Review and improve the performance of existing tailings, crushed leach, and water management systems.
Supervise, guide and participate in activities to maintain performance of tailings, crushed leach, and water dam facilities through inspection, measurement, data management, interpretation, analysis, coordination, problem solving and reporting.
Review, improve and apply tailings, crushed leach, and water management systems to achieve good practice.
Provide guidance and instruction to multidisciplinary teams; assign tasks as necessary. Review reports for design and operations projects and provide recommendations to site team and to project consultants.
Collaborate to continuously ensure good performance of tailings, crushed leach, and water management areas and to identify and implement associated improvements. This includes engaging the Engineer of Record in the design and operations of TSF and WD facilities.
Serve as point of contact with corporate engineers and management, including tracking all recommendations, ensuring compliance with those recommendations, reporting actions regularly, as well as communicate accurate, timely and relevant information to the Site management team.
Supervise or may serve as Project Manager or technical expert on large/complex site planning/construction, expansion or modifications.
Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for Tailings Storage, Crushed Leach and Water areas. Manage appropriate budgets for consulting and other services such as drilling and construction contractors.
Develop and/or review scopes of work, evaluate proposals, draft formalized internal requests for funding, and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment as approved and required.
Identify opportunities for improvements and determine associated value for risk reduction measures.
Perform other duties as required.