Environmental Scientist II

Freeport-McMoRan•Sahuarita, AZ

54d•$85,000 - $116,500

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 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 general supervision, provides technical advice and guidance for all phases of assigned engineering projects and programs. Ensures the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost. Leads in the planning, design, execution, and evaluation of test work to evaluate and implement processes and technologies at various sites to reduce environmental liabilities and other environmental challenges under supervision of senior staff. Serves as the project leader or technical advisor on small projects. Contributes to project discussions to assist with understanding the advantages & disadvantages of evaluated technology. Key contributor for compiling, evaluating, and reporting of project results, findings and recommendations. Facilitates collaboration and engagement of site personnel, and their contractors, for successful cooperative projects. Supervises the preparation and maintenance of detailed records and files of test data. Develops and maintains basic working knowledge of national, regional, and local environmental / occupational health and other applicable regulations. Develops a basic knowledge of site environmental and health & safety policies. Perform 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 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.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering.
Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
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
Additional certification or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred: (US Examples include: MSHA, HAZWOPER, Engineer in Training (EIT) or Geologist in Training (GIT), or Water Treatment Operator.)

Nice To Haves

Background in environmental geochemistry and hydrogeology with demonstrable understanding of metal chemistry in aqueous solutions
Understanding of the principles and practice of the scientific method in a laboratory or field setting
Experience designing and implementing environmental sampling campaigns, using advanced data analysis tools, and interpreting results to guide robust decision making
Experience working in chemistry laboratory
Experience working independently as well as with teams of engineers, scientists, and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Provides technical advice and guidance for all phases of assigned engineering projects and programs.
Leads in the planning, design, execution, and evaluation of test work to evaluate and implement processes and technologies at various sites to reduce environmental liabilities and other environmental challenges under supervision of senior staff.
Serves as the project leader or technical advisor on small projects.
Contributes to project discussions to assist with understanding the advantages & disadvantages of evaluated technology.
Key contributor for compiling, evaluating, and reporting of project results, findings and recommendations.
Facilitates collaboration and engagement of site personnel, and their contractors, for successful cooperative projects.
Supervises the preparation and maintenance of detailed records and files of test data.
Develops and maintains basic working knowledge of national, regional, and local environmental / occupational health and other applicable regulations.
Develops a basic knowledge of site environmental and health & safety policies.
Perform other duties as required.