Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

**32410BR**

**Service Line:**

Geophysical Services

**Office Name:**

Phoenix

**Job Description:**

**General Responsibilities:**

Perform a comprehensive range of geophysical technologies in support of geologic, groundwater, environmental, engineering, and materials testing investigations. Perform non-invasive geophysical surveys from the ground surface as well as geophysical logging in boreholes to provide images or models of subsurface conditions. Define survey objectives, design survey approaches, analyze the resulting geophysical data, and provide interpretation of results. Results are incorporated into the planning, design and construction of vital infrastructure such as roads, tunnels, airports, landfills, water supplies, and other facilities; the assessment of environmental conditions; and the evaluation of earth resources. Geophysics supports all of Terracon’s service lines.

**Essential Roles and Responsibilities:**

+ Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

+ Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.

+ Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.

+ Proficient Geophysicist responsible for conducting geophysical surveys and making recommendations for design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.

+ May assist more senior Geophysicists on large, more complex projects.

+ Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.

+ Direct and supervise field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.

+ Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.

+ Evaluates moderately complex geophysical data and assembles in written reports.

+ May serve as team member or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

+ May oversee work performed by lower level Geophysicists and Technicians.

+ Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

**Requirements:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geophysics.

+ Minimum 1-3 years’ experience.

+ Master’s degree preferred.

+ Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

**Preferred Certification:**

+ Certification in field of expertise preferred based on state specific requirements.

**Exemption:**

Exempt

**Requisition ID:**

32410BR

**Posting Title:**

Staff Geophysicist

**Employment Type:**

Regular, Full Time

**City, State (Office Location):**

Tempe, AZ

**About Terracon:**

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

**EEO Statement:**

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

**Job Category:**

Other Professional

**Expected Salary Range:**

The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. _*For California residents please note: A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required for positions that require driving._

**32273BR**

**Service Line:**

Environmental

**Office Name:**

Phoenix

**Job Description:**

**General Responsibilities:**

Project Management for site investigation and remedial services. Evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data including soil and groundwater to develop conclusions concerning the environmental and geologic site conditions. Collaborate with engineering and environmental scientist staff on projects. Oversee field monitoring and testing of soils including boring investigations and soil type classification. Competency in probabilistic risk assessment, regulatory standards for various cleanup projects involving diverse media, voluntary remediation program and all aspects of data quality assurance. Interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater elevation and quality data. Prepare written plans and reports related to site investigations, assessments and remediation activities. Projects may include construction projects focusing on earthwork and structural foundations; well design and sampling; environmental assessments including Phase I/II site assessments; seismic risk assessments.

**Essential Roles and Responsibilities:**

+ Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

+ Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.

+ Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.

+ Career level, fully competent Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or total of a project of moderate scope and complexity.

+ May devise new approaches to problems encountered.

+ May serve as a team leader in medium projects and mentor junior level Geologists.

+ Performs scientific analyses on projects of own discipline.

+ May attend on and off-site client meetings.

+ Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.

+ Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.

+ Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.

+ Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

+ Begin documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.

**Requirements:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field and a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.

+ Master’s degree preferred or PhD preferred.

+ Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

+ Certification in field of expertise required.

+ Ability to obtain registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) required.

**Exemption:**

Exempt

**Requisition ID:**

32273BR

**Posting Title:**

Project Geologist

**Employment Type:**

Regular, Full Time

**City, State (Office Location):**

Tempe, AZ

**About Terracon:**

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

**EEO Statement:**

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

**Job Category:**

Geologist

**Expected Salary Range:**

The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. _*For California residents please note: A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required for positions that require driving._

Senior Geologist

Requisition ID: 138994

Location:

Bagdad, AZ, US, 86321

Category: Scientific Services

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

_At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career._ **_Apply Today! _**

**Where You Will Work**

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world. Visit the Bagdad town website (https://bagdadaztown.com/) to learn more.

**Description**

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Geology department, including the direct coaching of personnel involved in the design and execution of resource estimation, resource modeling, development and mine geology programs. Provide technical analysis and feedback to operating units to enhance the efficient and optimal mining of resources.

+ Oversee the geological evaluation and resource modeling estimation studies for the mining, exploration of assigned projects

+ Perform evaluation and analysis of the Model-Mine-Mill processes and reconciliation

+ Assist with the generation of 10K Ore Reserve statements for review by the Senior Management team

+ Communicate resource estimation information regularly to management level to keep them informed of progress, problems and proposed solutions

+ Train and develop staff in the procedures to ensure consistent and accurate geological models and resource estimates and reporting

+ Development of practical procedural manuals for geologic resource estimation so that procedures can be clearly understood by both technical people and clients

+ Perform other duties as required

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related Mining Engineering **and** five (5) years of Resource Estimation experience, **OR**

+ Master’s degree in Geology **and** three (3) years of Resource Estimation experience

+ Ability to meet in the future qualification as a “Competent Person” for the reporting of Mineral Resources

+ Knowledge of the principles and practices of geology and mining

+ Knowledge of the geology of porphyry and skarn hosted copper and gold systems

+ Fluent in English (written and verbal)

+ Skill in the practical application of resource estimation and geostatistics

+ Skill in mineral resource modeling and 3-dimensional geologic problem solving

+ Advanced user in the operation of at least one of the major 3D Modeling software packages

+ Must be willing and able to learn to use the Vulcan modeling software exclusively

+ Demonstrated ability in the production of technical reports

+ Good problem solving and judgment skills

+ Ability to work to a deadline

+ Ability to communicate highly technical procedures and results to others, both inside and outside the immediate group

**Preferred**

+ Six (6) to eight (8) years of overall experience in Geology, Exploration or Mining

+ Experience working at underground and/or open pit mines

**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

+ Generally office based sedentary work

+ Position is in busy, non-smoking office located in downtown Phoenix, AZ

+ Location requires mobility in an office environment; each floor is accessible by elevator and internal staircase

+ Occasionally work may be performed in a mine, outdoor or manufacturing plant setting

+ Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk

+ Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds

+ Occasionally will be required to make visits to active mine and exploration sites, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particl

+ May require the employee to demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see

+ Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or 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

**What We Offer You**

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently **$101,000-$141,000.** 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. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

+ 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 (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en\_US) 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.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

_Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com. _

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a **P&A Sr Program Manager (EIR Geologist / Hydrogeologist 4)** to join our West Region team! Come join us!

**Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:**

+ Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships with clients, regulatory agencies, and teaming partners in the oil and gas industry for P&A operations to drive growth and expansion of the business line in the U.S.

+ Manage projects that are large and complex in scope with multiple subcontractors and internal team members.

+ Provide strong technical leadership and mentorship for the team.

+ Set a common vision and enable technical team members to be successful.

+ Identify and set goals for team members' contributions to a project.

+ Recruit appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to contribute to the team.

+ Communicate with and align team behind scope of work to maximize outcomes for all stakeholders.

+ Manage and communicate project changes with the client and the project team.

+ Manage health and safety to achieve zero incidents

+ Perform quality assurance and control to ensure goals are met.

+ Provide technical assistance with proposal efforts, including technical approach, level of effort, and staffing requirements.

+ Ability to understand and articulate project scope and costs based upon RFP and/or contract is critical.

+ Proactively identify project issues and develop corrective action options.

+ Assure timely and accurate submittal of invoices. Monitoring and reporting of the status of accounts receivable and recommend appropriate action on overdue accounts.

+ Comply with Atlas purchasing and subcontracting requirements.

+ Procure additional follow-on work of varying types from clients/stakeholders.

**Minimum requirements:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in petroleum, civil, mechanical, or environmental engineering; geology; or environmental-related degree from an accredited university.

+ Ten (10) or more years of senior project management experience, preferably for large contracts.

+ Five (5) or more years of experience in the field of oil well P&A, particularly in the Western U.S..

+ Experience using geophysical and other remote sensing techniques to identify the location of orphan wells.

+ Experience with monitoring techniques and equipment to assess the presence and quantity of methane, hydrogen sulfide, and other gases.

+ Knowledge of state and Federal regulations relating to oil wells, and ability to interface with regulatory agencies.

+ Demonstrated ability to develop, negotiate, and lead regulatory processes and strategies.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead project teams with projects of advanced technical scope and complexity.

+ Ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget to maintain profitability of projects.

**Other miscellaneous qualities:**

+ Location: Must be located in one of the following states: OH, KY, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, TX, MT, WY, CO, NM, ID, UT, AZ, NV, WA, OR, CA, AK, or HI.

+ A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, Professional Geologist (P.G.), or other like registration is preferred.

**Compensation:**

$150k - $180k annual salary

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

**Benefits:**

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

**Who We Are:**

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

**Our Values:**

**Life:** We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

**Heart:** As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

**Trust:** We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

**Mastery:** Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

**Atlas EEOC Statement**

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf