Environmental Scientist – Compliance & Remediation Lead

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. seeks a Sr Environmental Scientist to provide engineering expertise and leadership for environmental programs. You will assess risk, prepare regulatory documentation, perform site inspections and guide management on regulatory compliance and project decisions.

The role involves managing complex environmental projects, evaluating vendor contracts and supporting budgeting and planning for environmental systems. Hybrid work with occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with five years of related experience or Master’s degree with three years of related experience.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting and incident reporting protocols.
• Ability to manage large or complex environmental projects.
• Strong research, analysis and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering technical expertise, guidance and leadership for environmental projects.
• Determine environmental risk and develop regulatory documentation of results.
• Perform site inspections and recommend actions in compliance with regulations.
• Serve as Project Manager or technical expert on large environmental projects.
• Evaluate contracts with vendors and advise site management on regulations.
• Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting for environmental systems.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Written and oral communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. seeks a Sr Environmental Scientist to provide engineering expertise and leadership for environmental programs. You will assess risk, prepare regulatory documentation, perform site inspections and guide management on regulatory compliance and project decisions.

The role involves managing complex environmental projects, evaluating vendor contracts and supporting budgeting and planning for environmental systems. Hybrid work with occasional travel is required.