Environmental Scientist II or Environmental Engineer II

Freeport McMoRan•Tyrone, NM

13h•$87,500 - $120,000•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. This role is located at Tyrone, an open-pit copper mining complex in Grant County, New Mexico.

Requirements

Environmental Scientist II: 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 at least three (3) years environmental or related experience, OR Master’s degree in a related field and at least one (1) year environmental or related experience.
Environmental Engineer II: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agricultural, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar) and at least three (3) years environmental or related experience, OR Master’s degree in Engineering in a related field and at least one (1) year environmental or related experience.
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

Install, operate, and maintain environmental and emission monitoring instruments and testing equipment; analyze data for compliance with regulatory requirements.
Evaluate and assess environmental risk and develop programs for risk reduction.
Collaborate in recommending appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations.
Review and/or prepare and maintain detailed records and files of environmental data and communications.
Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
Maintain basic working knowledge of national, regional and local environmental, occupational health, and other applicable regulations.
Maintain knowledge of site environmental policies and procedures.
May provide leadership to less experienced Engineers and Technicians.
May serve as Project Manager or technical expert on small to medium-sized environmental projects (e.g., compliance, remediation, or reclamation).
Lead or participate in regular audits and inspections of operations areas for purposes of ensuring compliance with site environmental policies, procedures and requirements of the Environmental Management System.
Coordinate the timely recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets in compliance with applicable legal and other requirements.
Track and report the recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.