Mine Engineer II - Multiple Locations - Phoenix, AZ, US, 85004-2121

Description

• Develops mining plans based on all available geological information to support short and/or long range planning and production goals
• Participates in Engineering feasibility studies to define proper mining methods, equipment selection, mine site facilities, and manpower and production requirements
• Assists in the preparation of detailed ore reserve estimates
• Monitors mining methods and equipment to improve performance
• Ensure maximum productivity and extraction rates by optimizing mining methods, procedures and equipment
• Assists in developing and managing mine, mine ventilation, waste dumps and stockpile designs
• Recommends courses of action designed to eliminate potential production problems and to improve safety, operational efficiency, control production costs and protect the environment
• Works with Geologists in exploration and assists in the Engineering phase of developments and operational activities
• Monitors mine ventilation and air quality at working sites throughout the mine
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering, OR
• Master's degree in Mine Engineering or related Engineering discipline and two (2) years of related experience in Engineering
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Mine Engineering
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• 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

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 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