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.
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Where You Will Work
Sierrita operations is located just 20 miles from Tucson – Arizona’s second-largest city. Its cutting-edge mine training facility, with state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and advanced simulators, equips our people with the skills, expertise and knowledge to excel. Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters as well as numerous local attractions. Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other notable community staples are several schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks, shopping centers and more. Visit sahuaritaaz.gov and tucsonaz.gov to learn more.
Description
Engage primarily with the frontline workforce to raise awareness of health and safety policies, risks and controls. Facilitate processes in the Health & Safety Management System, including occupational health programs and hazard assessments to ensure compliance with government laws and regulations, and company policies.
•Assist or conduct detailed exposure assessments, analyses of operational procedures, facility design, equipment and materials, and audits. Develop, recommend and facilitate implementation of appropriate controls for occupational health hazards.
•Directs employee engagement activities such as risk assessments and raising general occupational health awareness to employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
•Prepare appropriate reports and presentations for management. Communicate effectively in one-on-one and group situations, both verbally and in writing.
•Conducts and leads safety audits and inspects facilities within area of responsibility to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with regulatory laws.
•Manages functions or projects and may have supervisory responsibilities.
•Trains staff from multiple divisions in health and safety procedures, including specialized occupational health training (e.g., confined space, hearing conservation) and Annual Refresher Training as required.
•Accompanies MSHA/OSHA/State Mine Inspectors and document regulated field activities.
•Conducts health and safety orientations, visit work sites and distribute literature to implement and promote health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
•May administer workers’ compensation program for the company, including interacting with workers’ compensation insurers, monitoring claims, developing and administering loss prevention and rehabilitation management/monitoring programs, maintain files, and provide necessary support in defense of claims.
•Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
•Leading or supervising personnel and/or projects, AND
•Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or closely related scientific or technical discipline and one (1) year of experience in industrial hygiene, OR
•Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or closely related scientific or technical discipline with no experience required.
Preferred
•At least one (1) internship or co-op experience (or equivalent) working in mining or industrial environment
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 performed in a mine or manufacturing plant 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 to heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the workday
•Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and 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
$76,000-$104,000
. 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.
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•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
•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
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 .
Green Valley, AZ
internship
$76,000-$104,000
