Chief Environmental Scientist

Freeport-McMoRan•Green Valley, AZ

5d•$110,000 - $155,000

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 Sierrita operations is located just 20 miles from Tucson – Arizona’s second-largest city. Its cutting-edge mine training facility, with state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and advanced simulators, equips our people with the skills, expertise and knowledge to excel. Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters as well as numerous local attractions. Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other notable community staples are several schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks, shopping centers and more. Visit sahuaritaaz.gov and tucsonaz.gov to learn more. Description Under limited supervision plans, organizes, manages and evaluates designated engineering projects and programs, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost. Supervises, enhances and monitors designated engineering practices for the site Reports environmental compliance issues and makes recommendations to appropriate site management for correction Supervises or reviews, investigates and develops appropriate recommendations regarding planned engineering projects. Supervises or may serve as Project Manager or technical expert, on large/complex site construction, expansion or modification engineering projects Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment Contributes to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas Represents the site on company sponsored steering teams, such as Freeport-McMoRan Environmental Steering Team Performs other duties as required

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, or, Business Management or other Bachelor's degree, and seven (7) years of related experience, OR
Master's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related 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
Work will be performed in an office, mine, outdoor or manufacturing plant setting
Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, and climb stairs
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or 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
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.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, manages and evaluates designated engineering projects and programs
Supervises, enhances and monitors designated engineering practices for the site
Reports environmental compliance issues and makes recommendations to appropriate site management for correction
Supervises or reviews, investigates and develops appropriate recommendations regarding planned engineering projects
Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations
Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
Contributes to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas
Represents the site on company sponsored steering teams, such as Freeport-McMoRan Environmental Steering Team
Performs other duties as required