Environmental Scientist – Engineer I
Freeport-McMoRan
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Safford • Arizona • United States
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Salary
💰 $73,500 - $101,000 per year
About the role
- Assists in providing technical support and guidance for environmental projects and programs at assigned site.
- Assists in installation, operation, and maintenance of environmental monitoring instruments and testing equipment.
- Analyzes data for compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Evaluates and assesses environmental risk and assists in developing programs for risk reduction.
- Participates in regular audits and inspections of operations areas for purposes of ensuring compliance with regulatory programs, site environmental policies, procedures and requirements of the Environmental Management System.
- Collaborates in recommending appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations.
- Prepares and maintains detailed records and files of environmental data and communications.
- Develops and maintains basic working knowledge of national, regional, and local environmental occupation health and other applicable regulations.
- Develops a basic knowledge of site environmental policies and procedures.
- Coordinates the timely recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets in compliance with applicable legal and other requirements.
- Tracks and reports the recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets as directed.
- May provide leadership to technicians as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Earth Science or related Natural Science (such as Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrology, Forestry, Agriculture, Meteorology, Environmental/Natural Resource Management), or Mathematics/Computer Science including Accounting and Finance, Business Management or other Bachelor's degree
- Additional certification or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred (US examples include: HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, EMS Auditor, Asbestos, Water Treatment Operator, or CHMM)
- Knowledgeable in Arizona Water Quality programs and regulations including APP, SWPPP, and SPCC.
- Arizona certified Grade 2 Domestic Water Operator in both Distribution and Treatment.
- Project Management experience.
- Experience working with Operations and Maintenance personnel in industrial setting.
- Software proficient in Enablon, EQuIS, and Microsoft Office tools.
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisenvironmental risk assessmentenvironmental monitoringcompliance analysisrecycling coordinationproject managementenvironmental data managementinstallation and maintenance of testing equipmentknowledge of environmental regulationstechnical support
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detail
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental ScienceHAZWOPERMethod 9DOTEMS AuditorAsbestosWater Treatment OperatorCHMMArizona certified Grade 2 Domestic Water Operator