Environmental Specialist II or Environmental Scientist II or Environmental Engineer II

Freeport McMoRan•Safford, AZ

3d•$87,500 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, assists in providing technical support and guidance for environmental projects and programs at assigned site. 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.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Environmental Science or closely related area (can substitute an additional five (5) years of experience in mining or mineral processing operations for the degree requirement) and Seven (7) years' experience in environmental monitoring, sampling and reporting as an Environmental Technician, Specialist or in a closely related role
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agricultural, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar) and at least three (3) years environmental or related experience
Master’s degree in Engineering in a related field and at least one (1) year environmental or related experience
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
Master’s degree in a related field and at least one (1) year environmental or related experience
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

Nice To Haves

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.)
Knowledge in Water Quality including APP, SWPPP, SPCC.
Project Management experience.
Grade 2 Domestic Water Operator Certified in both Distribution and Treatment.
Experience with working with Operations and Maintenance personnel in Industrial setting.
Proficient in Enablon, EQuIS, and Microsoft Office tools.

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.