Senior Mine Engineer

About the role

Under general supervision, plans and performs complex Mining Engineering duties related to development and production at assigned site. Develop mine plans based on all available geological and geotechnical information to support long-range and short-range planning and production goals. Provides guidance and counsel to the site Management and subordinates on equipment selection, capital and operating costs, manpower, safety practices, and either existing or proposed technical aspects of mine operation. Prepares manpower, capital and equipment requirements to meet budgeting and forecast objectives. Prepares and optimizes Life-of-Mine (LOM) phase designs, sequencing and ore reserves to minimize strip ratio and maximize NPV. Develops and manages mine waste stockpile designs within Corporate and regulatory guidelines. Proficient use of Mine Engineering software packages to help perform and interpret results in an efficient and timely manner. Mentors and trains new Engineers on how to perform Mine Engineering tasks using complex computer software. Recommends courses of action specifically to improve safety, operational efficiency, overall production cost and protect the environment. Develops and evaluates AFE’s (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requests. Supports open pit planning activities, including the development of alternative mining plans, to maximize the value of the operations. Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment. Serves as Project Manager or technical expert, on large/complex site construction, expansion or modification projects. May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams. Performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop mine plans based on all available geological and geotechnical information to support long-range and short-range planning and production goals
• Provides guidance and counsel to the site Management and subordinates on equipment selection, capital and operating costs, manpower, safety practices, and either existing or proposed technical aspects of mine operation
• Prepares manpower, capital and equipment requirements to meet budgeting and forecast objectives
• Prepares and optimizes Life-of-Mine (LOM) phase designs, sequencing and ore reserves to minimize strip ratio and maximize NPV
• Develops and manages mine waste stockpile designs within Corporate and regulatory guidelines
• Proficient use of Mine Engineering software packages to help perform and interpret results in an efficient and timely manner
• Mentors and trains new Engineers on how to perform Mine Engineering tasks using complex computer software
• Recommends courses of action specifically to improve safety, operational efficiency, overall production cost and protect the environment
• Develops and evaluates AFE’s (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requests
• Serves as Project Manager or technical expert, on large/complex site construction, expansion or modification projects
• May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams
• Performs other duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering and five (5) years of related experience in Engineering or related field, OR Master's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering or related field
• Hands-on experience within the last five (5) years using the principles and practices of Mine Engineering with at least two (2) typical mine functions (long or short-range planning, ore control, dispatch, Geomechanical control, project management or supervision)
• Knowledge of the principles, standards and practices of Mine Engineering
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw timely and valid conclusions
• Skilled in managing large/complex Engineering projects
• Able to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement
• Able to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification (Preferred)
• 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
• Ability to pass all required training and/or testing
• Ability to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Ability to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation

Skills

• Proficient use of Mine Engineering software packages
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Benefits

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $97,500-$138,000. 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.

Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam. Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing. Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.