Geotechnical Engineer II-Tailings: Bagdad, AZ, US, 86321

Description

• Lead Geotechnical instrumentation monitoring and data collection
• Lead the operation Geotechnical data inventory effort
• Lead regular Geotechnical inspections of active and inactive structures
• Lead construction Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) activities for construction of tailings embankments, ore leach stockpiles, and/or Engineer-of-Record (EOR)’s QA activities as appropriate
• Lead or supervise drilling and Geotechnical instrumentation installation by contractors and EOR
• Lead the contract management and coordination with the EOR for ore leach pads, tailings storage facilities, storm water ponds, etc. to ensure regular review, tracking of all actions items, and to ensure compliance with recommendations of the EOR
• Communicate accurate, timely and relevant Geotechnical information to operational management team and staff
• Liaise with the FCX Corporate Tailings and Crushed Leach Stewardship Team by tracking all recommendations, ensuring compliance with those recommendations, and regular reporting
• Liaise with the FMMC Corporate Tailings and Water Group to develop scopes of work, as required
• Proactively seek improvements to the safe and Geotechnically stable construction and operation of ore leach pads, tailings storage facilities, storm water ponds, etc.
• Assist with the development, maintenance and implementations of strategic plans to enhance the operation’s slope stability program
• Assist with the preparation of annual sustaining capital, operational budget and capital funding
• May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams related to Geotechnical efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum, with courses in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering and three (3) years of experience in an applicable field of expertise, OR
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or applicable Engineering discipline and two (2) years of experience in an applicable field of expertise

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to a diversely educated audience

• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety for yourself and others
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

• Knowledge in the principles and practices of Civil, Geologic, Geotechnical, or Hydrologic Engineering or a related field of Science or Engineering

• Knowledge of appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD) and Geotechnical analysis

Preferred

• None

Criteria/Conditions

• 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 is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, 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 and work on elevated platforms
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 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
• 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 allowed by applicable State laws