Environmental Scientist II: Compliance & Field Leader

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Bayard (NM); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet, auto, home insurance discounts

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist II or Environmental Engineer II to join the Chino, New Mexico operation.

The role focuses on installing and operating environmental monitoring systems, evaluating risk, and leading small to mid-size projects to ensure regulatory compliance. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Environmental Science or Engineering or related fields) with several years of related experience, or a Master’s with relevant experience, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field 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.
• 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.
• 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.)

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related natural science

Master’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar)

Master’s degree in Engineering in a related field

Additional certification or licensure (HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, EMS Auditor, Asbestos, Water Treatment Operator, CHMM)

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist II or Environmental Engineer II to join the Chino, New Mexico operation.

The role focuses on installing and operating environmental monitoring systems, evaluating risk, and leading small to mid-size projects to ensure regulatory compliance. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Environmental Science or Engineering or related fields) with several years of related experience, or a Master’s with relevant experience, plus