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

Primarily compile and use geospatial data to discover copper deposits. In team that develops, implements, coordinates, and maintains Exploration Geographic Information System. Assists with continued compilation of larger databases, and GIS projects across multiple departments.

Complete logging of drill samples, geologic mapping, sampling, and assist in the completion of resource block models.

• Collaborates within a team of geologists in the completion of computerized resources.
• Collaboration with other departments, helping them with putting GIS data to use for their work. Coordinates the procurement and storage of spatial geological data, with a priority to the collection of in-house historical and legacy data. Works and oversees on all aspects of digitizing, capturing, georeferencing analog or scanned data and images
• Perform geologic mapping of surface and underground areas.
• Integrate all geological data (e.g., rock type, alteration, structure, maps, reports), assay, and mineralogical data into geologic maps, databases.
• Perform logging of core and reverse circulation drill cuttings.
• Prepare and update GIS database, drill hole databases. Routinely georeferenced geological maps and other exploration-related maps.
• WebMaps. Creation of WebMaps, and management of WebMaps and other GIS projects.
• Work with a team of geologists in the completion of computerized resource block models that meet corporate modeling standards.
• Assist with the Archive efforts to organize, scan, digitize exploration records.
• Implement and expand use of hyperspectral satellite imagery to identify alteration mineral zoning for drill targeting across all mine sites, and beyond. Produce hyperspectral maps independently
• Assist with the interpretation of all geological data (e.g., rock type, alteration and structure), assay, and mineralogical data.
• Identify new tools, new software, and new methods to analyze and interpret geological data. Prepare and update drill hole database, maps of deposits and other exploration records.
• Perform rock chip sampling or soil surveys.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or closely related field; with no experience necessary.
• Experience in using GIS-related software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work with multivariate geospatial or geoscientific data
• Work experience related to porphyry copper deposits

Criteria/Conditions:

• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or 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 as allowed by applicable state laws

At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working Here

Benefits:

We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees - offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details

Compensation:

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $73,000-$100,000. 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.

Safety / Work Conditions:

Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:

• Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
• Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose "motor vehicles" includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nearest Major Market: Tucson
Job Segment: Testing, GIS, Geology, Database, Procurement, Technology, Engineering, Operations