Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Parshall, Colorado

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Requisition ID: 135199

Location:

Parshall, CO, US, 80468

Category: Engineering Services

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

At Climax Molybdenum, 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.

In order to be considered for this position, please apply by 11/5/24.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

*Where You Will Work *

Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour drive apart – separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles underground). The Henderson mine is an underground molybdenum mining operation located approximately 42 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire. It has been in operation since 1976 and today consists of a large block-cave, underground mining complex feeding a concentrator with a current capacity of approximately 32,000 metric tons per day. It can produce approximately 15 million pounds of molybdenum per year. The Henderson mill is located 15 miles west of the mine, between Dillon and Kremmling. 

Both sites are surrounded by US Forest Service (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Forest_Service)  land of the Arapaho National Forest (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arapaho_National_Forest) , making it easy for our employees and their families to enjoy year-round hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the area. Explore the opportunity to advance your career at one of our sites – the Henderson mine or mill and live life at the top!  

Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.

What You Will Do

• Supervise, guide, and participate in activities to maintain performance of tailings,

• crushed leach, and water dam facilities through inspection, measurement, data

• management, interpretation, analysis, coordination, problem solving and reporting

• Apply and improve performance of tailings, crushed leach and water management systems and associated procedures for assigned active and inactive facilities.

• Oversee construction Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) activities for

• TSFs, CLSs, and WD.

• Collaborate with operators, engineers, and maintenance to continuously ensure good

• performance of tailings, crushed leach, and water management areas and to identify and implement associated improvements including the mine, process, tailings, water, environmental and safety areas.

• Engage the Engineer of Record in the design and operations of TCLW facilities.

• Communicate accurate, timely and relevant geotechnical information to Operational management team.

• Serve as point of contact with corporate engineers and management, including tracking all recommendations, ensuring compliance with those recommendations, and reporting actions regularly.

• Work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects

• Contribute to annual operational and sustaining capital budget preparation by supplying costs and recommendations.

• Assist with the development, maintenance and implementation of strategic plans and sustaining capital forecasts for five-year and life of mine plans for to assigned TSFs, CLSs, and WD.

• Manage appropriate budgets for consulting and other services such as drilling and construction contractors.

• Lead and mentor lower-level engineers and contractors in key practice areas.

• Review designs in key practice areas and understand interaction with other functional areas/discipline

• Apply relevant standards and guidelines.

• Actively support operation’s water team and engineers with analysis of material properties, water loss parameters, and operational changes for TSFs, CLSs, and WDs

• May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams related to geotechnical efforts.

• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum, with courses in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering and five (5) years of experience in an applicable field of expert OR

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited curriculum, with courses in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering and three (3) years of experience in an applicable field of expertise.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or equivalent relevant certification

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical or Water Resources Engineering specialization

• Professional Engineer’s license (PE) or equivalent relevant certification

• Experience with metal mining operations, especially with tailings storage facility (dam), water dams and/or crushed leach stockpile design and operations

• Experience with slurry transport analysis and design

• Experience with cost estimating for civil projects, project scheduling and project controls

• Able to research and analyze information of relatively small scope and minimal difficulty and draw valid conclusions

• Able to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques in design projects and operational support

• Experience with geotechnical slope stability instrumentation and monitoring programs, data management, and analysis

• Experience reviewing and editing geotechnical engineering reports and documents for a variety of applications

• Engineering experience in geotechnical analyses including field investigations, lab testing, soil characterization, slope stability, seismic analysis

• Experience in surface water hydrology, hydraulics, and groundwater hydrology in addition to geotechnical experience

• Superior interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills with diverse teams of technical and non-technical staff

• Skilled in related Engineering software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS, GoldSim), programming languages

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  $98,000-$137,000.  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.Click here (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/CO_Total_Rewards_Estimate_4_6_24v2.pdf) to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role. 

• 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 (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US) 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 *

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [email protected] .