Environmental Scientist or Engineer II

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is seeking an Environmental Scientist II for our Bagdad, Arizona operations. The role provides technical support for environmental projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and safe operations.

You will install and maintain monitoring instruments, evaluate risks, lead audits, and coordinate with vendors on services and equipment. The position may involve project management and mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree and 3+ years environmental experience, or a master’s with 1+ year.
• Engineering degree path with 3+ years environmental experience also considered.
• Additional certification or licensure may be required or preferred (e.g., HAZWOPER, CHMM).

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain environmental monitoring instruments and analyze data for compliance with regulations.
• Evaluate environmental risk and develop programs for risk reduction.
• Collaborate with management on regulatory actions and compliance.
• Maintain detailed records and communications of environmental data.
• Administer contracts with vendors for services and equipment.

Skills

Environmental data analysis

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Leadership/mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

EQuIS

Enablon

Job description

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Title: Environmental Scientist or Engineer II

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.

Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center.Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.Visit the Bagdad town websi te to learn more.

What You Will Do

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

• 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

What You Bring To Freeport

• Environmental Scientist II:
  • 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 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.

OR

• 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.
• Applies to both positions above:
  • 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.)

Preferred:

• Groundwater monitoring, permitting, reporting, and environmental compliance for mining and processing operations experience
• Water quality sampling, well sampling experience
• Ability to maintain environmental database records and reports such as field records, laboratory reports, chain-of-custody records, and compliance files in EQuIS and Enablon or similar
• Experience with drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater programs through sampling, inspections, operational coordination, recordkeeping, and required reporting
• Promote data quality, environmental compliance, safe work practices, and continuous improvement

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$87,500.00-$120,000.00. 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.

• 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