Hydrogeologist II - Groundwater Modeler - Phoenix

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Freeport-McMoRan is a premier U.S.-based natural resource company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, molybdenum, cobalt, oil and gas. The Company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry and is the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold, oil and gas 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 for our employees. We encourage you to take some time to explore your career opportunities at Freeport-McMoRan.

Hydrogeologist provides professional, knowledgeable, and timely service to assist worldwide business units in resolving water supply and water rights issues. The position procures and oversees consultants, manages hydrogeologic projects, performs hydrogeologic analyses, and provides technical support to legal counsel.

Oversee groundwater and surface water related investigations at Freeport-McMoRan sites. Conduct pertinent hydrogeologic assessments. Work involves research, compilation, and interpretation of hydrogeologic data
Prepare Scopes of Work and Requests for Proposals, evaluate consultant submittals, supervise project budgets, manage consultant work, and edit work products
Utilize technical expertise to identify the unique site-specific geological and hydrological variables that are important to the investigation of well design and aquifer test methods to be tailored to each particular environment. Approve the design and installation of monitoring, exploration, and production wells
Responsible for applying a basic knowledge of water rights, regulatory, and legal issues to water supply problems in support of Freeport-McMoRan business units and legal counsel. Assist in the preparation of site water audits in coordination with technical personnel at Freeport-McMoRan sites
Provide assistance and coordination with land and water staff at Freeport-McMoRan sites to determine how hydrogeological problems can best be resolved
Keep updated on new materials and procedures, and maintain a current knowledge of water rights topics and water regulations where Freeport-McMoRan operates
Works with other professional staff on project assignments to resolve problems. Work effectively with engineers, scientists, regulatory agency personnel, outside legal counsel, contractors, and consultants. Occasionally acts as lead person or technical expert on medium to large projects
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Hydrogeology or related scientific discipline and three (3) years of experience in Hydrogeology or related scientific field
Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex hydrogeological analyses, including groundwater modeling; well design, installation, and testing; and aquifer testing and analysis
Knowledge of different drilling methods and geophysical techniques. Ability to identify, evaluate, and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement
Current knowledge and understanding of water right topics, issues, and water regulations as they apply to the various Freeport-McMoRan locations
Skilled in managing multiple hydrogeological projects and budgets
Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty, with attention to detail, and to draw valid conclusions based on appropriate analytical and problem solving techniques
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to work with general office equipment such as a personal computer, keyboard, and monitor; facsimile machines; and photocopier
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Certification','!*!Preferred

Master's Degree or higher in Hydrology, Geology, Engineering, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Water Resources, or related field with a minimum of 6 years of related job experience. Graduate degree is preferred and may substitute for experience.
Professional experience and proficiency in the following: - Well siting and design, including interpretation and analysis of regional hydrogeologic data, drillers’ logs, and borehole and regional geophysical data;- Aquifer test design, data collection and analysis;- 2-Dimensional analytic groundwater model construction, simulation, and review using commercially available software; - 3-Dimensional numerical groundwater model construction, calibration, simulation, and review. Experience with both finite difference (MODFLOW and its offspring) and finite element (FEFLOW) modeling preferred. - GIS database use, development, and management to both (1) facilitate data collection, integration, analysis, output, and presentation in the efforts described above and (2) leverage existing and future site hydrogeologic data collection efforts, supporting and enhancing operations and decision making across the organization.
Able and willing to travel up to 20% of the time domestic and/or international
Criteria/Conditions

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
Position is located in a busy, non-smoking office
Location requires mobility in an office environment
Availability to travel both domestically and internationally ( /- 20%)
Some work may be 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, walk on uneven surfaces, operate a motor vehicle, fly in a plane, use a computer, talk, hear, and see. Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (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-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 per applicable State Laws
Freeport-McMoRan has reviewed the jobs at its various office and operating sites and determined that many of these jobs require employees to perform essential job functions that pose a direct threat to the safety or health of the employees performing these tasks or others. Accordingly, the Company has designated the following positions as safety-sensitive:

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); or
Positions which Freeport-McMoRan has designated as safety sensitive positions in the applicable job or position description and which upon further review continue to be designated as safety-sensitive based on an individualized assessment of the actual duties performed by a specifically identified employee.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability

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