Chief Environmental Engineer

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Claypool (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

A leading mining company in Arizona seeks an experienced Environmental Engineer to manage environmental programs and ensure compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in engineering and has led complex environmental projects. This role offers competitive medical benefits and opportunities for internal progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of Engineering experience in Environmental Management.
• Experience managing complex environmental projects.
• Understanding of local, State, and Federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate environmental programs and compliance.
• Supervise air quality practices and report compliance issues.
• Serve as Project Manager on large environmental projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Experience with data quality assurance

Knowledge of solid waste management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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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

Our Miami smelter and rod plant is nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company’s Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulphuric acid for our North American leaching operations.Arizona’s Globe-Miamihistoric mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The Tri-Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales, including Walmart, Safeway, Fry’s and other local stores. Here, our employees and their families can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere.Visit Globe-Miami.com) to learn more.

Description

Under limited supervision, plans, organizes, manages and evaluates the Environmental programs and systems.

• Develops, recommends, supervises and assesses environmental safety, compliance, remediation, and reclamation programs


• Supervises, enhances and monitors air quality environmental practices for the site


• Reports environmental compliance issues and makes recommendations to appropriate site management for correction


• Serves as Project Manager on large/complex environmental projects (e.g., air quality compliance, permitting, remediation, or reclamation)


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


• Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices, and existing/proposed local, State and Federal regulations


• Contributes to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for environmental systems and issues


• Oversees or investigates and maintains records of environmental incidents and responses as required by law


• Maintains current working knowledge of Federal, State and local environmental and occupational health regulations (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, TOSCA, SARA, CWA, EPCRA etc)


• Oversees and coordinates all training mandated by EPA, DEQ or other body. Serves as contact with EPA, DEQ or other regulatory body in designated areas


• May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams, e.g., Freeport-McMoRan Environmental Steering Team


• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agriculture, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar) and seven (7) years of Engineering experience in Environmental Management, including Project Management experience, OR


• Master's degree in Engineering or related field and five (5) years of Engineering experience in Environmental Management, including Project Management experience.

Preferred

• Strong leadership skills with supervising staff of varying experience and disciplines


• Experience with data, qualityinsurance and quality control


• Experience working in an industrial facility and ability to manage a dynamic operation and regulatory setting


• Familiarity with solid waste management and air quality programs

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

• 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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