Environmental Scientist or Engineer II

Freeport McMoRan•Bagdad, AZ

3d•$87,500 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides technical support and guidance for environmental projects and programs at the assigned site. The role supports environmental compliance, risk reduction, monitoring, project delivery, and the management of environmental records and materials. The position is based at Freeport-McMoRan’s Bagdad operations in Arizona. Bagdad offers subsidized housing, a family-friendly atmosphere, and amenities including an aquatic center, golf course, and fitness center. It is located approximately 100 miles northwest of Phoenix. The role may provide leadership to less experienced Engineers and Technicians and may serve as Project Manager or technical expert on small to medium-sized environmental projects. Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and all required training or testing. Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, potentially including shifts other than day shift, at a 24/7, 365-day operation. Pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing may be required as allowed by law.

Requirements

For the Environmental Scientist II track: a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Earth Science, or a related natural science (including Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrology, Forestry, Agriculture, Meteorology, or Environmental/Natural Resource Management), Mathematics/Computer Science including Accounting and Finance, Business Management, or another bachelor’s degree, plus at least three years of environmental or related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree in a related field plus at least one year of environmental or related experience.
For the Environmental Engineer II track: a bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agricultural, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological, or similar) plus at least three years of environmental or related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree in Engineering in a related field plus at least one year of environmental or related experience.
Additional certification or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred. U.S. examples include HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, EMS Auditor, Asbestos, Water Treatment Operator, or CHMM.
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and 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.
Pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing may be required as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Experience with groundwater monitoring, permitting, reporting, and environmental compliance for mining and processing operations.
Experience with water quality sampling and well sampling.
Ability to maintain environmental database records and reports, such as field records, laboratory reports, chain-of-custody records, and compliance files, in EQuIS, Enablon, or similar systems.
Experience with drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater programs, including sampling, inspections, operational coordination, recordkeeping, and required reporting.
Ability to promote data quality, environmental compliance, safe work practices, and continuous improvement.
Additional certification or licensure appropriate to the job may be preferred; U.S. examples include HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, EMS Auditor, Asbestos, Water Treatment Operator, or CHMM.

Responsibilities

Install, operate, and maintain environmental and emission monitoring instruments and testing equipment; analyze data for regulatory compliance.
Evaluate and assess environmental risk and develop risk-reduction programs.
Collaborate in recommending appropriate actions to management to ensure regulatory compliance.
Review, prepare, and maintain detailed records and files of environmental data and communications.
Evaluate and administer vendor contracts for services and equipment.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable national, regional, and local environmental, occupational health, and other 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, such as compliance, remediation, or reclamation.
Lead or participate in regular audits and inspections of operations areas to ensure compliance with site environmental policies, procedures, and Environmental Management System requirements.
Coordinate timely recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets in compliance with applicable legal and other requirements.
Track and report recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.