Senior Supervisor Health and Safety

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.  Apply Today!     

  

Where You Will Work   

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

Under general supervision, supervise, coordinate, and assess the effectiveness of health and safety programs/policies, and in-field activities through supervision of personnel and/or projects.  Leads processes in the Health & Safety Management System, including incident investigations and hazard assessments to ensure compliance with government laws and regulations, and company policies. 

 

• Audits processes and facilities within area(s) of responsibility to ensure the Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) is in compliance and conforms not only to Freeport-McMoRan Corporate requirements, but with all applicable local, state, federal, and business requirements. 
• Provides safety input for production and maintenance planning.
• Conducts and leads hazard evaluations, risk assessments and initiates corrective actions and controls for correction. Mentors H&S staff in this process. Completes incident investigations, determines risk levels, and manages complex root cause analysis.
• Manages projects and may directly supervise front-line or other safety personnel. 
• Manages MSHA/OSHA/State Mine Inspector visits, evaluates filed activities, addresses potential violations with inspectors, and ensures documentation of all potential violations are completed as required. 
• Inspects work areas and address identified non-conformities to ensure safe work requirements are attained.
• Applies knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, statues, regulations, rules, policies and procedures to support Safe Production.
• Presents health & safety related information and possesses intermediate knowledge of site processes in order to respond to questions or concerns from employees, managers, and other stakeholders. 
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Leading or supervising personnel and/or projects, AND
• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience in Health & Safety or related, OR
• Associates degree and five (5) years of experience in Health & Safety or related, OR
• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in Health & Safety or related, OR
• Master’s degree and one (1) year of experience in Health & Safety or related. 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in health and safety management, preferably in a supervisory or senior role
• In-depth knowledge of local, state and federal health and safety regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify hazards, and implement corrective actions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train and guide employees
• Experience in coordinating safety meetings, drills and other safety awareness activities
• Proficiency in using safety management software and tools
• Able to travel up to 75% of the time

What We Offer You  

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $82,000-$113,000. 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