Senior Environmental Scientist: Lead Complex Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead environmental projects and programs under general supervision. You will assess environmental risk, develop regulatory documentation, and guide site teams on compliance with RCRA, CERCLA, NEPA, SARA, and related laws.

You’ll manage complex projects, review contracts, and provide leadership to engineers and technicians while supporting site budgeting and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Earth Science, or related natural science; Mathematics/Computer Science including Accounting and Finance, Business Management, or another bachelor’s degree; five years of related experience.
• Master’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience; additional certification may be required or preferred (HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, CHMM).
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, incident investigation and reporting protocols.
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Skill in managing large or complex environmental projects.
• Ability to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement.
• Ability to analyze soil, water and air samples to recognize potential hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering technical expertise, guidance and leadership for environmental projects and programs.
• Determine and assess environmental risk and develop regulatory documentation of results.
• Perform site inspections and recommend appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations.
• Review and develop recommendations regarding planned expansion, modification or closure of facilities affecting discharges, emissions and hazardous materials.
• Serve as Project Manager or technical expert on large or complex environmental projects such as compliance, remediation or reclamation.
• Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for services and equipment; guide site management on applicable programs and regulations.
• Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting for environmental systems and issues.
• Maintain current knowledge of environmental and occupational health regulations (RCRA, CERCLA, NEPA, SARA, Clean Air/Water Acts).
• Provide leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians; represent the site on steering teams.

Skills

Environmental project management

Regulatory reporting

Effective communication

Information analysis

Safety practices

Hazard recognition

Environmental risk assessment

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science (or related)

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead environmental projects and programs under general supervision. You will assess environmental risk, develop regulatory documentation, and guide site teams on compliance with RCRA, CERCLA, NEPA, SARA, and related laws.

You’ll manage complex projects, review contracts, and provide leadership to engineers and technicians while supporting site budgeting and strategic planning.