Senior Environmental Scientist

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   

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

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

• Determine and assess environmental risk and develops regulatory documentation of results
• Perform site inspections and recommend appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations
• Review and develop appropriate recommendations regarding planned expansion, modification or closure of facilities which affect environmental discharges, emissions, and hazardous materials
• Serve as Project Manager or technical expert on large/complex environmental projects such as compliance, remediation, or reclamation
• Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
• Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations
• Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for environmental systems and issues
• Maintain current working knowledge of Federal, State and local environmental and occupational health regulations such as RCRA, CERCLA, NEPA, SARA, Clean Air and Water Acts
• Provide leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians
• May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 five (5) years of related experience, OR
• Master's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience
• 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, CHMM)
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, incident investigating and reporting protocols
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Skilled in managing large/complex environmental projects
• Ability to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement
• Able to analyze a wide range of soil, water and air samples to recognize potential environmental hazards
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing  

Preferred

• None

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, t