Freeport-McMoRan · 13 hours ago
Environmental Scientist or Engineer I
Safford, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$74K/yr - $101K/yrFreeport-McMoRan is committed to providing a collaborative and safe work environment. The Environmental Scientist or Engineer I will assist in providing technical support for environmental projects, including monitoring, compliance analysis, and risk assessment, while ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and policies.
Mining
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assists in installation, operation, and maintenance of environmental monitoring instruments and testing equipment
Analyzes data for compliance with regulatory requirements
Evaluates and assesses environmental risk and assists in developing programs for risk reduction
Participates in regular audits and inspections of operations areas for purposes of ensuring compliance with regulatory programs, site environmental policies, procedures and requirements of the Environmental Management System
Collaborates in recommending appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations
Prepares and maintains detailed records and files of environmental data and communications
Develops and maintains basic working knowledge of national, regional, and local environmental occupation health and other applicable regulations
Develops a basic knowledge of site environmental policies and procedures
Coordinates the timely recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets in compliance with applicable legal and other requirements
Tracks and reports the recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets as directed
May provide leadership to technicians as assigned
Performs 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, Business Management or other Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agricultural, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar)
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)
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
Work is 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 and ladders, work on elevated platforms, 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, 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
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
Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
Company
Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (Freeport) is a leading international metals company with the objective of being foremost in copper.
Founded in 1988
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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