Hybrid Senior Environmental Scientist: Risk & Remediation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead environmental projects from risk assessment to regulatory documentation. You will guide site inspections, advise management on compliance, and manage complex projects across facilities while ensuring safety and environmental standards.

The role requires strong technical expertise, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to communicate clearly with regulators and internal stakeholders at a hybrid work site in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field and five years of experience; or a Master’s degree with three years of experience.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting and incident reporting.
• Ability to research, analyze information and draw valid conclusions.
• Experience managing large or complex environmental projects.
• Ability to evaluate new methods for operational improvement.
• Ability to analyze soil, water and air samples for hazards.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering technical expertise, guidance and leadership for environmental projects and programs.
• Determine and assess environmental risk and develop regulatory documentation of results.
• Conduct site inspections and recommend actions to management for regulatory compliance.
• Review and advise on expansions, modifications or closures affecting discharges and hazardous materials.
• Serve as Project Manager or technical expert on large environmental projects such as compliance, remediation or reclamation.
• Manage contracts with vendors for services and equipment; advise site management on applicable regulations.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Environmental risk assessment

Communication skills

Research & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

HazWoper certification

Environmental permits software

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead environmental projects from risk assessment to regulatory documentation. You will guide site inspections, advise management on compliance, and manage complex projects across facilities while ensuring safety and environmental standards.

The role requires strong technical expertise, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to communicate clearly with regulators and internal stakeholders at a hybrid work site in