Environmental Scientist I or Environmental Engineer I
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. This role is located at the Tyrone open-pit copper mining complex in Grant County, New Mexico, near Silver City. The community offers various amenities and a pleasant climate. Under close supervision, the position assists in providing technical support and guidance for environmental projects and programs at the assigned site.
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 (for Environmental Scientist I)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agricultural, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar) (for Environmental Engineer I)
- 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)
- 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
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
