Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Engineering Technician II - Tailings
Career Insights for Hydrologic Technician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Arizona data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Hydrologic Technician collects and organizes data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measures and reports on flow rates and ground water levels, maintains field equipment, collects water samples, installs and collects sampling equipment, and processes samples for shipment to testing laboratories. May collect data on behalf of hydrologists, engineers, developers, government agencies, or agriculture.
$55,336 / year median in Arizona
+5% projected growth
Job Description
- Performs field work and collects monitoring data.
- Manages data and assists with problem-solving that may require basic theories and engineering fundamentals.
- Utilizes computer program to organize data, document field activities and develop reports.
- Manage workflows for activities listed in the Operations, Maintenance and Surveillance Manual
- Manages routine QA/QC activities for engineering projects
- Assists with specification and procedure development and implementation
- Performs evaluation and troubleshooting of installed instruments and develops monitoring equipment specification and calibration
- Organizes and maintains accurate and current project documentation
- Oversees with survey and GPS mapping
- Oversees survey layout and field review of tailings engineering projects
- Organize and provide training on the operation and maintenance of equipment
- Perform other duties as requested. ## What You Bring To Freeport
- Three (3) years of experience in an engineering or technical area relevant to the assignment or in the mining industry
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
- Skilled in safely using, maintaining, and repairing specialized equipment
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Three years of experience working in the mining industry
- Aptitude for computers and/or electronics
- Advanced knowledge of specialized equipment, methods and techniques appropriate to assignment, including GIS/GPS mapping techniques
- Experience in working with drill crews and contractors in the installation of slope and water level measurement equipment including radio instrumentation for data collection.
- Experience in safely deploying, maintaining and repairing specialized equipment for the purpose of tailings dam monitoring
- Experience and proficiency in data validation and troubleshooting information from radars, monitoring wells, piezometers, inclinometers and GPS What We Offer You The estimated pay range for this role is currently $24.
- 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 pet, auto, home and vehicle
- Internal progression opportunities
- Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! What We Require
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
- Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
- Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
- Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.