Environmental Scientist or Engineer I

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Where You Will Work

In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.

This position is not eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.

Description

Under close supervision, assists in providing technical support and guidance for environmental projects and programs at assigned site.

- 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

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

- Environmental Scientist I:

- 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

OR

- Environmental Engineer I:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agricultural, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar)

- Applies to both positions above:

- 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)

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.

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

- 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

- 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 $73,500-$101,000. 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 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

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