Slope Stability Technician II

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Where You Will Work

Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching.

The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more.

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

• Experience working in open pit mines or on heap leach stockpiles

• Aptitude for computers and electronics

• Experience with survey equipment and usage

• FAA UAS pilot license or willingness to complete course work and certification

• Aptitude for diagnosing mechanical and/or computer hardware equipment

• Experience working with contractors or vendors in the field

• Experience and proficiency in data validation and scientific analysis

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

• 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

What We Offer You

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. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

• 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!

What We Require

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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