Senior Mine Engineer

Location: Morenci

Senior Mine Engineer

Requisition

Location:

Morenci, AZ, US, 85540

Category:
Engineering Services

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

_At Freeport-Mc Mo Ran , we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you'll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career._   
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* ** Where You Will Work *
* Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park.

Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there's something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website ()  to learn more.

** Description*
* 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

+ In collaboration with Management and subordinates prepare manpower, capital and equipment requirements to meet budgeting and forecast objectives

+ Prepare and optimize Life-of-Mine (LOM) phase designs, sequencing and ore reserves to minimize strip ratio and maximize NPV

+ Develop and manage 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

+ Recommend courses of action specifically to improve safety, operational efficiency, overall production cost and protect the environment

+ Develop and evaluate 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 administer 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

** Qualifications*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
* + 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…