Senior Surveyor

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business in a safe, highly efficient and socially responsible manner. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years and today have mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax mine is located between Frisco and Leadville. Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour’s drive apart – separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles is underground). The Henderson mine is about 50 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire, and the mill is located between Dillon and Kremmling.

Climax Molybdenum has the assets, drive and financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers. Take time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at one of our sites – the Climax mine and the Henderson mine and / or mill. Live life at the top!

Description

Under general supervision plans, oversees and/or performs detailed field surveys in support of site operations.  

• Plans, organizes and evaluates surveying at assigned site
• Performs complex site surveys and oversees the activities of field survey crews in performing site surveys
• Maintains accurate notes, records and sketches to describe and certify work performed
• Updates conventional and electronic (GIS) files
• Researches previous survey evidence, maps, physical evidence and other records
• Determines methods and procedures for conducting assigned surveys
• Reviews and recommends new or enhanced surveying equipment or protocols
• Prepares and presents findings to engineering and operational personnel
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Advanced training or education in surveying, mapping or a related field
• Three (3) years of surveying experience relevant to assignment
• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex land surveys, including GIS/GPS mapping techniques
• Knowledge of and skilled in the use of a variety of specialized equipment, tools and apparatus used in performing surveys (e.g. stadia rods, lasers, GIS/GPS units)
• Knowledge of surveying mathematics, field procedures, and operations
• 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

 

 

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
• 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

At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working Here

 

Benefits:

We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees – offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please cl