Senior Geologist
Freeport-McMoRanAbout the role
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
Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.
Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more.
What You Will Do
Under general supervision, complete logging of drill samples, conduct geologic mapping and complete resource block models. Provide technical expertise, guidance and leadership in geological exploration and resource modeling.
- Perform logging of core and reverse circulation drill cuttings and peer review evaluation of Geologist I and II logging quality
- Supervise and direct drilling, road construction and drill sample preparation by contractors
- Integrate and interpret all geological data (e.g. rock type, alteration, structure), assay, and mineralogical data into geologic maps and internally consistent cross sections and level plans
- Provide coaching and mentoring to Geologist I and II to develop their skills
- Supervise a team of Geologists in the completion of computerized resource block models that meet corporate modeling standards
- Maintain current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local regulations
- Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations
- Prepare and update drill hole database, maps of deposits and other exploration records
- Work with Metallurgists in providing samples for processing testing and evaluation and in the development of ore types
- Perform surface and underground geologic mapping
- Assist in the formulation of short-range plans and budget preparation for geological exploration and evaluation at assigned site
- Performs other duties as required
What You Bring To Freeport
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Geology or related scientific discipline and five (5) years of experience in Geology or related scientific field, OR
Master's degree in Geology and three (3) years experience in Geology or related scientific field
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 60 pounds) during the course of the workday
- Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing 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<
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