Senior Supervisor Health and Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance for on-site workers

Medical benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Disounted insurance plans

Job summary

Freeport‑McMoRan in Morenci, AZ, seeks a Senior Supervisor Health and Safety to supervise and optimize health and safety programs across the operation, including incident investigations, hazard assessments and compliance with HSMS.

The role requires leading or supervising personnel, strong knowledge of federal/state safety regulations, and ability to mentor staff in risk assessment and corrective actions. On-site work with many safety protocols and on-site housing support.

Qualifications

• Leading or supervising personnel and/or projects.
• Experience in Health & Safety or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate and assess health and safety programs and field activities.
• Lead hazard evaluations, risk assessments and corrective actions with root cause analysis.
• Manage MSHA/OSHA/state mine inspector visits and document findings.
• Inspect work areas and address non-conformities to ensure safe work requirements.
• Support Safe Production through knowledge of applicable laws and site processes.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program input

Incident investigation

Hazard assessment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or related

Master’s degree in Health & Safety or related

Job description

Title: Senior Supervisor Health and Safety

Requisition ID: 147490

Location: Morenci, AZ, US, 85540

Category: Health & Safety

Why You Should Apply For This Job

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

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci townwebsiteto learn more.

Description

Under general supervision, supervise, coordinate, and assess the effectiveness of health and safety programs/policies, and in-field activities through supervision of personnel and/or projects. Leads processes in the Health & Safety Management System, including incident investigations and hazard assessments to ensure compliance with government laws and regulations, and company policies.

• Audits processes and facilities within area(s) of responsibility to ensure the Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) is in compliance and conforms not only to Freeport-McMoRan Corporate requirements, but with all applicable local, state, federal, and business requirements.
• Provides safety input for production and maintenance planning.
• Conducts and leads hazard evaluations, risk assessments and initiates corrective actions and controls for correction. Mentors H&S staff in this process. Completes incident investigations, determines risk levels, and manages complex root cause analysis.
• Manages projects and may directly supervise front-line or other safety personnel.
• Manages MSHA/OSHA/State Mine Inspector visits, evaluates filed activities, addresses potential violations with inspectors, and ensures documentation of all potential violations are completed as required.
• Inspects work areas and address identified non-conformities to ensure safe work requirements are attained.
• Applies knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, statues, regulations, rules, policies and procedures to support Safe Production.
• Presents health & safety related information and possesses intermediate knowledge of site processes in order to respond to questions or concerns from employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Leading or supervising personnel and/or projects, AND
• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience in Health & Safety or related, OR
• Associates degree and five (5) years of experience in Health & Safety or related, OR
• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in Health & Safety or related, OR
• Master’s degree and one (1) year of experience in Health & Safety or related.

Preferred

• None

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws
• What We Offer You

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $87,500-$120,000. 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.

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
• 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

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [e-mail].

Nearest Major Market: Safford

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