Lead Environmental Scientist — Mining & Compliance

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Morenci (AZ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$750 monthly housing allowance (on‑sit

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Morenci is seeking a senior environmental engineer to plan and manage complex environmental programs. You will supervise engineering practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide site management on environmental requirements and budgets.

The role requires leadership of multidisciplinary teams, interaction with regulators, and experience with audits and corrective actions. On-site work with housing support is provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Experience with air permitting, emissions inventories, and compliance programs.
• Proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams across engineering and science.
• Strong ability to mentor and develop technical professionals.
• Experience with environmental audits, inspections and corrective actions.
• Experience communicating with regulators and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and evaluates designated environmental engineering projects within scope and budget.
• Supervises engineering practices and monitors environmental compliance at the site.
• Reviews and investigates environmental project recommendations for approval.
• Provides guidance on programs and regulatory requirements to site management.
• Manages contracts with vendors for services and equipment.
• Contributes to site budgeting and strategic planning.
• Represents site on company steering teams related to environmental matters.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Environmental regulations knowledge

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

EMS/ISO 14001 understanding

Environmental audits

Regulatory negotiations

Risk assessment

Training/program facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Morenci is seeking a senior environmental engineer to plan and manage complex environmental programs. You will supervise engineering practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide site management on environmental requirements and budgets.

The role requires leadership of multidisciplinary teams, interaction with regulators, and experience with audits and corrective actions. On-site work with housing support is provided where applicable.