Chief Environmental Specialist

Freeport McMoRan

6d•$110,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Environmental Science or closely related area (can substitute an additional 5 years of experience in mining or mineral processing operations for the degree requirement) and
Fifteen (15) years experience in environmental monitoring, sampling and reporting as an Environmental Technician , Specialist or in a closely related role
Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred: HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, EMS auditor, Asbestos, Water Treatment Operator, and CHMM
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 thirty (30) pounds during the course of the workday
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 as per applicable State Laws
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

None

Responsibilities

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