Sr Surveyor - Blue Stake Specialist

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Where You Will Work   

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.  Visit the Bagdad town website to learn more.

Description

Under general supervision provide blue stake services, including but not limited to all plant wide blue stake approvals, detection of underground utilities, maintenance of electronic drawing files, utility identification and labeling and data collection to support operations or the engineering unit projects.   

• Conducts and approves all blue stake permitting 
• Assembles data and assists with problem solving in locating plant utilities
• Utilizes drawing library, system specialists and area leadership in investigation efforts
• Creates, updates and maintains electronic drawings of utility systems
• Performs GPS mapping, locating and labeling of plant systems
• Assists with technical evaluation of network materials and upgrades
• Assists with systems projects and development
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

 

• One (1) year experience in engineering, surveying or technical area relevant to the assignment
• Knowledge of specialized equipment, methods and techniques appropriate to assignment, including AutoCAD and GPS mapping techniques
• Ability to develop and maintain use of skills relevant to the assignment
• Knowledge of applicable computer hardware and software
• Ability to read engineered drawings or blue prints
• Knowledge of principle and practices of blue stake
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

 

Preferred

 

• High School diploma or GED
• Preferred Utility Line Locator Certification

 

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 smelter plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature, moving mechanical parts and large mine equipment
• 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, mine or smelter plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed respirator, 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

What We Offer You 

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $31.00 - $42.00/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