Senior Engineering Technician - Gis Analyst

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, facilitates a variety of complex engineering projects including data collection and monitoring, maintenance, surveillance activities, and others as needed to support operations at an assigned site.

• Manage the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of field instrumentation and monitoring equipment.
• Manage data and assist with problem-solving requiring basic theories and engineering fundamentals.
• Utilize computer programs to solve engineering problems and maintain proper documentation.
• Oversee acquisition of automated and manual field instrumentation and survey data.
• Perform technical evaluation of equipment, troubleshoot and perform maintenance of installed instrumentation
• Maintain accurate and current project documentation.
• Manage survey and mapping projects (with GPS, total station, drone).
• Provide training and guidance to technicians and engineers on the operation and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment.
• May work with vendors and contractors in the support of data collection and interpretation of data
• Provide backup support for Engineers in analysis and processes as required
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

• Five (5) years of experience in an engineering or technical area relevant to the assignment.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Ability to develop good working relationships within own team and folks from various other departments.
• Skilled in safely using, maintaining, and repairing specialized equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• 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 during the course of the workday
• 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 pay range for this role is currently $25.00 - $34.50/hour. 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. To view an example of a Total Rewards Estimate for this role click here: Total Rewards Estimate
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).

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