Freeport-McMoRan · 6 hours ago
Environmental Scientist II or Environmental Engineer II
Safford, AZ USA 85548
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $116K/yr
3+ years expFreeport-McMoRan is a leader in sustainable mining operations, committed to safety and environmental stewardship. The Environmental Scientist II will be responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining environmental monitoring instruments, evaluating environmental risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Mining
No H1B
Responsibilities
Install, operates, and maintains environmental and emission monitoring instruments and testing equipment; analyzes data for compliance with regulatory requirements
Evaluate and assesses environmental risk and develops programs for risk reduction
Collaborate in recommending appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations
Review and/or prepares and maintains detailed records and files of environmental data and communications
Evaluate and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
Maintain basic working knowledge of national, regional and local environmental, occupational health, and other applicable regulations
Maintain knowledge of site environmental policies and procedures
May provide leadership to less experienced Engineers and Technicians
May serve as Project Manager or technical expert on small to medium-sized environmental projects (e.g., compliance, remediation, or reclamation)
Lead or participate in regular audits and inspections of operations areas for purposes of ensuring compliance with site environmental policies, procedures and requirements of the Environmental Management System
Coordinate the timely recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets in compliance with applicable legal and other requirements
Track and reports the recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets as directed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Earth Science or related natural science (such as Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrology, Forestry, Agriculture, Meteorology, Environmental/Natural Resource Management) or Mathematics/Computer Science including Accounting and Finance, or, Business Management or other Bachelor's degree, and at least three (3) years environmental or related experience, OR
Master's degree in a related field and at least one (1) year environmental or related experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agricultural, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar) and at least three (3) years environmental or related experience, OR
Master's degree in Engineering in a related field and at least one (1) year environmental or related experience
Additional certification or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred: (US Examples include: HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, EMS Auditor, Asbestos, Water Treatment Operator, or CHMM.)
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
Preferred
Knowledgeable in Arizona Water Quality programs and regulations including APP, SWPPP, and SPCC
Arizona certified Grade 2 Domestic Water Operator in both Distribution and Treatment
Project Management experience
Experience working with Operations and Maintenance personnel in industrial setting
Software proficient in Enablon, EQuIS, and Microsoft Office tools
Benefits
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
Company
Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (Freeport) is a leading international metals company with the objective of being foremost in copper.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
A. Cory Stevens
SVP and President FM Technical Services
Bertrand Odinet
SVP and Chief Innovation Officer
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