Lead Engineering Technician - GIS

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world’s largest publicly traded copper producers, the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.

We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.

Description

Under general supervision, plans and assists with multiple engineering projects, including instrument installation, maintenance, calibration, layout and design, new product evaluation, hazard identification and communication in support of Mine Engineering group.

• Train and mentor new engineers and technicians.
• Organize and manages the installation, troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of instrumentation that includes the review and recommendation of new or enhanced monitoring equipment.
• Oversee the safe execution of field activities and projects by vendors and contractors.
• Perform as Engineer backup as required (tasks may vary depending on support required).
• Work directly with vendors and contractors in the support of data collection and interpretation of data.
• Operate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and LiDAR scanners for data collection and other engineering purposes.
• Review, prepare and present findings to engineering and operational personnel.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in an engineering or technical area relevant to the assignment or in an applicable field of expertise in the mining industry.
• Advanced knowledge of the following:
  • equipment specification, development, and preparation of data
  • data monitoring and analysis for on-call duty
  • communication and data logger system set up
  • equipment specification, development, and preparation of data generation
  • drill and blast process, including collection, processing, and analysis of seismograph and other related data
  • risk assessment and hazard identification
  • effective collaboration & communication, both verbally and in writing
  • awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
  • safely installing, using, maintaining, and repairing specialized equipment

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• University degree or trade school diploma in a technical field
• Experience developing and maintaining ETL processes using Esri Notebook and Feature Manipulation Engine (FME)
• Development experience using Python and SQL
• Relevant Experience: Prior experience working as a GIS Technician or in a similar role is often preferred, especially if the candidate has a strong portfolio showcasing GIS projects they've worked on.
• Proficiency in GIS Software: Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS or other industry-specific tools is highly preferred. 
• Database Management: Experience in managing and maintaining GIS databases, including data input, quality control, and database administration.
• Spatial Analysis: Strong skills in spatial analysis, including the ability to perform geoprocessing, spatial queries, and data manipulation.
• Data Collection: Experience with field data collection methods, such as GPS, remote sensing, or mobile data collection apps.

 

Criteria/Conditions:

• This is a safety sensitive role
• 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 fifty (50) pounds