Environmental Scientist or Engineer II

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Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.  Visit the  Bagdad town websi te to learn more.

What You Will Do

Under general supervision, provides technical support and guidance for Environmental projects and programs at assigned site.

Installs, operates, and maintains environmental and emission monitoring instruments and testing equipment; analyzes data for compliance with regulatory requirements

Evaluates and assesses environmental risk and develops programs for risk reduction

Collaborates in recommending appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations

Reviews and/or prepares and maintains detailed records and files of environmental data and communications

Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment

Maintains basic working knowledge of national, regional and local environmental, occupational health, and other applicable regulations

Maintains 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)

Leads or participates 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

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

Performs other duties as assigned

What You Bring To Freeport

Minimum Requirements:

Environmental Scientist II:

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.

OR

Environmental Engineer II:

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.

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:

Groundwater monitoring, permitting, reporting, and environmental compliance for mining and processing operations experience

Water quality sampling, well sampling experience

Ability to maintain environmental database records and reports such as field records, laboratory reports, chain-of-custody records, and compliance files in EQuIS and Enablon or similar

Experience with drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater programs through sampling, inspections, operational coordination, recordkeeping, and required reporting

Promote data quality, environmental compliance, safe work practices, and continuous improvement

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  $87,500.00-$120,000.00.  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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