Slope Stability Technician II Job at Freeport-McMoRan in Tyrone

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world’s largest publicly traded copper producers, the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.

We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.

Description

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED

• 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
• This is a Safety Sensitive Role
• 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

At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working Here

We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees – offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details

Compensation:

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $22.00 - $30.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

Safety / Work Conditions:

Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:

• Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
• Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).

Equal Opportunity Employer

About the company

Freeport-McMoRan Inc., often called Freeport, is a mining company based in the Freeport-McMoRan Center, in Phoenix, Arizona.

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