Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer I

Requisition

Location:

Climax, CO, US, 80429

Category:
Engineering Services

• Support Geotechnical instrumentation monitoring and data collection.
• Support the operation of Geotechnical data inventory effort.
• Support regular geotechnical inspections of active and inactive structures.
• Support construction Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) activities for construction of tailings embankments, ore leach stockpiles, and/or Engineer-of-Record (EOR)’s QA activities as appropriate.
• Support or supervise drilling and Geotechnical instrumentation installation by contractors and EOR.
• Support the contract management and coordination with the EOR for ore leach pads, tailings storage facilities, storm water ponds, etc. to ensure regular review, tracking of all action items, and to ensure compliance with recommendations of the EOR.
• Communicate accurate, timely and relevant Geotechnical information to operational management team and staff.
• Liaise with the FCX corporate Tailings & Crushed Leach Stewardship Team by tracking all recommendations, ensuring compliance with those recommendations, and regular reporting.
• Liaise with the FMMC corporate Tailings & Water Group to develop scopes of work as required.
• Proactively seek improvements to the safe and geotechnically stable construction and operation of ore leach pads, tailings storage facilities, storm water ponds, etc.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and implementation of strategic plans to enhance the operation’s slope stability program.
• Assist with the preparation of annual sustaining capital, operational budget and capital funding.
• May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams related to Geotechnical efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum, with courses in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a diversely educated audience.
• Knowledge in the principles and practices of Civil, Geologic, Geotechnical, or Hydrologic Engineering or a related field of Science or Engineering.
• Knowledge of appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD) and Geotechnical analysis.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety of yourself and others.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $80,000-$110,000
. 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.

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle.
• Internal progression opportunities.
• Learn more () about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

• 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‑Mc Mo Ran  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.

Please be advised that Freeport‑Mc Mo Ran  will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to