Chief Environmental Engineer

Freeport-McMoRan•Claypool, AZ

41d•$107,000 - $149,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Apply Today! Where You Will Work Our Miami smelter and rod plant is nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company’s Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulphuric acid for our North American leaching operations. Arizona’s Globe-Miami historic mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The Tri-Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales, including Walmart, Safeway, Fry’s and other local stores. Here, our employees and their families can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere. Visit Globe-Miami.com) to learn more. Description Under limited supervision, plans, organizes, manages and evaluates the Environmental programs and systems. Develops, recommends, supervises and assesses environmental safety, compliance, remediation, and reclamation programs Supervises, enhances and monitors air quality environmental practices for the site Reports environmental compliance issues and makes recommendations to appropriate site management for correction Serves as Project Manager on large/complex environmental projects (e.g., air quality compliance, permitting, remediation, or reclamation) Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices, and existing/proposed local, State and Federal regulations Contributes to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for environmental systems and issues Oversees or investigates and maintains records of environmental incidents and responses as required by law Maintains current working knowledge of Federal, State and local environmental and occupational health regulations (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, TOSCA, SARA, CWA, EPCRA etc) Oversees and coordinates all training mandated by EPA, DEQ or other body. Serves as contact with EPA, DEQ or other regulatory body in designated areas May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams, e.g., Freeport-McMoRan Environmental Steering Team Performs other duties as required

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agriculture, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar) and seven (7) years of Engineering experience in Environmental Management, including Project Management experience, OR
Master's degree in Engineering or related field and five (5) years of Engineering experience in Environmental Management, including Project Management experience.
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
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.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership skills with supervising staff of varying experience and disciplines
Experience with data, quality insurance and quality control
Experience working in an industrial facility and ability to manage a dynamic operation and regulatory setting
Familiarity with solid waste management and air quality programs

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, manages and evaluates the Environmental programs and systems.
Develops, recommends, supervises and assesses environmental safety, compliance, remediation, and reclamation programs
Supervises, enhances and monitors air quality environmental practices for the site
Reports environmental compliance issues and makes recommendations to appropriate site management for correction
Serves as Project Manager on large/complex environmental projects (e.g., air quality compliance, permitting, remediation, or reclamation)
Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices, and existing/proposed local, State and Federal regulations
Contributes to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for environmental systems and issues
Oversees or investigates and maintains records of environmental incidents and responses as required by law
Maintains current working knowledge of Federal, State and local environmental and occupational health regulations (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, TOSCA, SARA, CWA, EPCRA etc)
Oversees and coordinates all training mandated by EPA, DEQ or other body. Serves as contact with EPA, DEQ or other regulatory body in designated areas
May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams, e.g., Freeport-McMoRan Environmental Steering Team
Performs other duties as required