Senior Underground Production/ Cave Planning Engineer - for Papua U/ G mine

• Review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned Engineering projects
• Develop complex mining plans based on all available geological information to support long range planning and production goals
• Participate in engineering feasibility studies to define proper mining methods, equipment selection, mine site facilities, capital and operating costs, and manpower and production requirements
• Prepare detailed ore reserve estimates
• Optimize mine designs and ore reserves to maximize ore recovery and profit
• Develop and manage mine design activities of consultants
• Recommend courses of action designed to eliminate potential production problems and to improve safety, operational efficiency, cost control, and to protect the environment
• Work with Geologists in Exploration and assist in the Engineering phase of mine development and operational activities
• In collaboration with Supervisor, determine scheduling, manpower, capital and equipment requirements to meet objectives of the mine plans
• Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated Engineering areas
• May represent the site on company sponsored steering committees, task forces, or teams
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years of related experience in mine design, production planning and scheduling, block caving mining methods, concepts, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, OR
• Master's degree in Mine Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in mine design, production planning and scheduling, block caving mining methods, concepts, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
• Knowledge in the principles and practices of engineering planning applications in a hard rock underground mine environment
• Knowledge of appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD) and data analysis
• Skilled at researching, analyzing and communicating information of considerable difficulty and develop appropriate conclusions and action plans
• Skilled in managing engineering projects related to an hard rock underground setting
• 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 of yourself and others
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Mining, Geotechnical or Civil Engineering
• Underground production scheduling and forecasting experience in block cave mines
• Underground mining methods and mine design experience with the block cave mining method and cave management planning
• Working knowledge and experience with both Gemcom PCBC and PCSLC applications 
• Familiarity with Deswik CAD UG Mine Design/Scheduling and Arena Simulation
• Knowledge of Tableau, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams

• Ability and willingness to travel to internationally for two (2) to three (3) weeks at a time, three (3) to four (4) times per year
• 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 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, 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
• 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