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Exploration Geologist II Job
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| Employer Name: Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc |
SpiderID: 2091390 |
| Location: Oro Valley, Alaska |
Date Posted: 10/30/2007 |
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Category: Mining |
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| Number Of Openings: 4 |
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Job Description:
• Under general supervision, performs mine geology duties by using established geologic methods. The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Collect, review and interpret geological data according to departmental procedures.
• Report geological issues and make recommendations to Chief Engineer for correction.
• Compile and report daily mine production, ore targeting, maintain department databases, and update mine production maps.
• Prepare and update geologic maps of the deposit.
• Manage daily ore control functions and provide information to the mine and processing divisions regarding the type, quantity, and quality of blasted material in the mine.
• Ensure that core duties are completed timely, accurately, efficiently, and in a manner that meets customer needs, helps grow the business, and promotes the professional development of department employees.
• Work with other geologists, engineers, and representatives of associated departments in a dynamic, team-based environment.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Job Requirements:
• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's in Geology or closely related area.
• Three (3) years experience in an area or areas relevant to the assignment.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex geological analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent mineral identification and estimation skills.
• Familiarity with porphyry copper deposits and open pit mining.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a group.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous mine geology experience
• Previous experience with MineSight modeling software Criteria/Conditions(specific background and skills)
• 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 hart 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.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.
Phelps Dodge is an Equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Please send resumes to:
Antoinette_Tapia@fmi.com
RE: Job # 0702164
Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 1
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel:
Vacation Time: 2 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Flex Time, Relocation Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Other Benefits
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Antoinette Tapia |
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| Company: Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc |
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| City: Oro Valley |
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| State: Arizona |
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