Kirk Erickson

Kirk Erickson is an experienced mining engineer currently serving as an Innovation Engineer II at Freeport-McMoRan since July 2013, focusing on data-driven innovation and technical support for business transformation. Previous roles at Freeport-McMoRan include Mine Engineer II, where responsibilities involved short and long-range mine planning, and Supervisor of Mine Operations, which included a year-long rotation as a frontline supervisor. Prior experience includes positions as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Utah, Engineering Intern at Barrick Gold Corporation, Global Technology Intern at Orica, Engineering Intern at BHP Billiton, and Engineering Intern at Murray Energy Corporation. Kirk holds a Master’s and Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Utah, earned between 2007 and 2014.