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| Employer Name: Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc |
SpiderID: 2053139 |
| Location: Morenci, Arizona |
Date Posted: 8/23/2007 |
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Category: Mining |
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| Number Of Openings: 1 |
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Job Description:
• Under general supervision, provides technical expertise, guidance and leadership in geological exploration, testing and analysis at assigned site
• Reviews and recommends new or enhanced geological exploration and testing equipment or protocols.
• Conducts complex geological studies, evaluates mineral deposits and prospective areas by reviewing and interpreting geological data according to procedures, and providing recommendations concerning project potential. Serves as technical expert on complex geological testing.
• Reports geological exploration issues and makes recommendations to Chief Geologist for correction.
• Prepares and updates maps of deposits and other record of reserves.
• Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations. Maintains current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
• May assist in the formulation of short-range plans and budget preparation for geological exploration and testing at assigned site.
• May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams.
• Performs other duties as required.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Geology or closely related area.
• Seven years experience in an area or areas relevant to the assignment.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex geological analyses.
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications:
• A recognized expert in at least one field of geology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computerized resource modeling.
• Project drilling, logging, mapping and metallurgical testing experience.
• Knowledge and experience with porphyry copper deposits and a demonstrated understanding of supergene processes.
• Geotechnical, hydrometallurgical and open-pit operations experience.
• Knowledge of computer resource modeling including geostatistical analysis.
• Experience in metallurgical testing of copper mineralized materials experience using MineSight resource modeling software.
• Proven track record of mineral discoveries in exploration or reserve additions in active mines.
Criteria/Conditions:
• 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 30 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 toes boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
• Phelps Dodge promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random testing.
Phelps Dodge is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Please send resumes to: Antoinette_tapia@fmi.com
RE: Job # 0700765
Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 7
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel:
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Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Relocation Assistance
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Antoinette Tapia |
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| Company: Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc |
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| City: Morenci |
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| State: Arizona |
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