Environmental Scientist II or Environmental Engineer II

Freeport McMoRan•Bayard, NM

1d•$87,500 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides technical support and guidance for Environmental projects and programs at assigned site. This role involves installing, operating, and maintaining environmental and emission monitoring instruments, analyzing data for compliance, evaluating environmental risks, and developing risk reduction programs. The position also includes collaborating on recommendations for management, preparing and maintaining records, administering vendor contracts, and maintaining knowledge of regulations and site policies. Additionally, it may involve leading less experienced personnel, serving as a project manager or technical expert on environmental projects, and conducting audits and inspections to ensure compliance with environmental policies and the Environmental Management System. The role also includes coordinating and tracking the recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets.

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.)
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.

Responsibilities

Installs, operates, and maintains environmental and emission monitoring instruments and testing equipment; analyzes data for compliance with regulatory requirements
Evaluates and assesses environmental risk and develops programs for risk reduction
Collaborates in recommending appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations
Reviews and/or prepares and maintains detailed records and files of environmental data and communications
Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
Maintains basic working knowledge of national, regional and local environmental, occupational health, and other applicable regulations
Maintains 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)
Leads or participates 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
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
Performs other duties as assigned