Geomechanical Engineer II - Underground

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 Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. As a Hybrid employee, you’ll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in‑person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in‑person collaboration. In‑person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements. Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities. What You Will Do Under general supervision, oversee underground excavation stability management functions including underground excavation support design and stability monitoring and serve as a resource for Geomechanical information and analysis. In this role, you perform geotechnical analyses related to underground mining, document and present findings, and stay current with state‑of‑practice geotechnical engineering. As the Geomechanical Engineer II U/G, you develop and review ground support designs for underground excavations using empirical, kinematic, and stress‑based analysis methods to ensure a safe working environment. You will manage and review underground excavation stability data collection, analysis, monitoring data processing, and remedial work. Communicate accurate, timely, and relevant Geomechanical and underground excavation stability information to mine and site personnel through reports and presentations. Proactively seek improvements to safe mining practices related to monitoring, maintenance, support design, and data acquisition. Develop, maintain, and implement strategic plans to enhance underground excavation stability programs. Provide Geomechanical project oversight and review for external consultants. Utilize appropriate software including MS Office, AutoCAD, Deswik (or equivalent), and RocScience tools such as unWedge, Phase2, RS3, and Dips. Perform other duties as required. What You Bring To Freeport Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and underground excavation stability OR Master’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and two (2) years of related experience in hard rock mining relating to rock mechanics and underground excavation stability Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering What We Offer You The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $93,000-$127,500 . 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 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 auto, home and pet Internal progression opportunities Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! What We Require Up to 20% travel (domestic/international) is required for this position. Freeport‑McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol‑free work environment using mandatory pre‑employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws. Equal Opportunity Employer Please be advised 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Freeport McMoRan Inc.