Slope Stability Technician II

Freeport McMoRan•Claypool, AZ

12d•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 Miami smelter and rod plant is nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company’s Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulfuric acid for our North American leaching operations. Arizona’s Globe-Miami historic mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The Tri-Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales, including Walmart, Safeway, Fry’s and other local stores. Here, our employees and their families can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience in an Engineering or technical area relevant to the assignment.
Advanced knowledge of specialized equipment, methods and techniques appropriate to assignment, including GIS/GPS mapping techniques.
Experience in working with drill crews and contractors in the installation of slope and water level measurement equipment including radio instrumentation for data collection.
Experience in safely deploying, maintaining and repairing specialized equipment for the purpose of pit wall monitoring that includes slope radars, Robotic Total stations, piezometric well monitoring instruments, GPS, and Time-Domain Reflectometery (TDR).
Experienced and proficient in slope data validation and troubleshooting information from radars, piezometric wells, TDR, Robotic Total Stations, and GPS.
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Assists with routine Engineering projects, including layout and design, specification development and preparation, new product evaluation, and data collection to support Operations or the Engineering unit at assigned site.
Assembles data from slope monitoring equipment and assists with problem-solving requiring basic theories and Engineering fundamentals.
Utilizes computer programs to solve Engineering problems.
Assists with layout and design of Engineering projects related to slope stability.
Knowledge of slope monitoring equipment specification, development and preparation of data generation.
Able to perform technical evaluation of equipment and material for review by slope Engineers.
Organize and maintain accurate and current project documentation.
Organize and provide training on the operation and maintenance of slope monitoring equipment.
Manage and understand slope monitoring equipment calibration standards.
Work directly with vendors and contractors in the support of data collection and interpretation of data for slope monitoring.
Perform other duties as required.