Senior Mine Engineer

At Freeport-McMoRan, 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.  Apply Today!         Where You Will Work     Our Technology Center is home to a team of globally recognized engineers and scientists who provide innovative mining, processing and environmental solutions to our operations throughout the world. Our employees make use of state-of-the-art laboratories and test facilities, including a fully automated analytical lab – the first of its kind in the Americas. Employees provide direct support in a variety of areas: mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, analytical chemistry, mineralogy, process economics, mining and geology.      Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters, as well as numerous local attractions. Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other notable community staples are several schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks, shopping centers and more. Visit sahuaritaaz.gov and tucsonaz.gov 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 conclusions Skilled in managing large/complex Engineering projects Able to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for