Environmental Specialist II - Compliance & Projects Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is seeking an Environmental Specialist II/Environmental Scientist II/Environmental Engineer II to support environmental programs at our Safford operations in southeastern Arizona.

The role emphasizes monitoring, data analysis, and regulatory compliance within a safety-conscious mining environment. You will install and maintain monitoring instruments, assess risks, and collaborate with management on corrective actions while coordinating with vendors and site staff.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Environmental Science or related area; five years mining/env operations experience may substitute degree.
• Seven years' experience in environmental monitoring, sampling and reporting.
• Certifications such as HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, CHMM may be required or preferred.
• Engineering degree with relevant years of environmental experience.
• Environmental or related master's with experience.
• Additional certifications may be preferred (HAZWOPER, CHMM, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Installs, operates, and maintains environmental monitoring instruments and analyzes data for regulatory compliance.
• Evaluates environmental risk and develops risk-reduction programs.
• Collaborates with management to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintains records and files of environmental data and communications.
• Administers vendor contracts for services and equipment.
• Keeps up-to-date on environmental regulations and site policies.
• May lead or mentor junior engineers/technicians.
• Potentially serves as Project Manager on smaller environmental projects.
• Leads audits and inspections to ensure EMS compliance.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Vendor management

Auditing

Team leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Mining)

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Enablon

EQuIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is seeking an Environmental Specialist II/Environmental Scientist II/Environmental Engineer II to support environmental programs at our Safford operations in southeastern Arizona.

The role emphasizes monitoring, data analysis, and regulatory compliance within a safety-conscious mining environment. You will install and maintain monitoring instruments, assess risks, and collaborate with management on corrective actions while coordinating with vendors and site staff.