Senior Mine Engineer

Freeport-McMoRan•Morenci, AZ

7d•$97,500 - $138,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, plans and performs complex Mining Engineering duties related to development and production at assigned site. Develop mine plans based on all available geological and geotechnical information to support long-range and short-range planning and production goals. Provides guidance and counsel to the site Management and subordinates on equipment selection, capital and operating costs, manpower, safety practices, and either existing or proposed technical aspects of mine operation. In collaboration with Management and subordinates prepare manpower, capital and equipment requirements to meet budgeting and forecast objectives. Prepare and optimize Life-of-Mine (LOM) phase designs, sequencing and ore reserves to minimize strip ratio and maximize NPV. Develop and manage mine waste stockpile designs within Corporate and regulatory guidelines. Proficient use of Mine Engineering software packages to help perform and interpret results in an efficient and timely manner. Mentors and trains new Engineers on how to perform Mine Engineering tasks using complex computer software. Recommend courses of action specifically to improve safety, operational efficiency, overall production cost and protect the environment. Develop and evaluate AFE’s (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requests. Supports open pit planning activities, including the development of alternative mining plans, to maximize the value of the operations. Evaluates and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment. Serves as Project Manager or technical expert, on large/complex site construction, expansion or modification projects. May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering and five (5) years of related experience in Engineering or related field, OR Master's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering or related field
Hands-on experience within the last five (5) years using the principles and practices of Mine Engineering with at least two (2) typical mine functions (long or short-range planning, ore control, dispatch, Geomechanical control, project management or supervision)
Knowledge of the principles, standards and practices of Mine Engineering
Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw timely and valid conclusions
Skilled in managing large/complex Engineering projects
Able to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement
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
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 may be located at a mine site or work location on a permanent assignment, 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 thirty (30) pounds during the course of 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
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 through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification

Responsibilities

Develop mine plans based on all available geological and geotechnical information to support long-range and short-range planning and production goals
Provides guidance and counsel to the site Management and subordinates on equipment selection, capital and operating costs, manpower, safety practices, and either existing or proposed technical aspects of mine operation
In collaboration with Management and subordinates prepare manpower, capital and equipment requirements to meet budgeting and forecast objectives
Prepare and optimize Life-of-Mine (LOM) phase designs, sequencing and ore reserves to minimize strip ratio and maximize NPV
Develop and manage mine waste stockpile designs within Corporate and regulatory guidelines
Proficient use of Mine Engineering software packages to help perform and interpret results in an efficient and timely manner
Mentors and trains new Engineers on how to perform Mine Engineering tasks using complex computer software
Recommend courses of action specifically to improve safety, operational efficiency, overall production cost and protect the environment
Develop and evaluate AFE’s (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requests
Supports open pit planning activities, including the development of alternative mining plans, to maximize the value of the operations
Evaluates and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
Serves as Project Manager or technical expert, on large/complex site construction, expansion or modification projects
May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams
Performs other duties as required