Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Freeport McMoRan•Safford, AZ

4d•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Hygiene Specialist primarily engages with the frontline workforce to raise awareness of health and safety policies, risks, and controls. The role facilitates processes in the Health & Safety Management System, including occupational health programs and hazard assessments, to support compliance with government laws and regulations and company policies. The position is based at Safford operations in southeastern Arizona, a zero-discharge mine operation in service since 2007 that emphasizes advanced technology, sustainable practices, safety, and environmental stewardship. The specialist assesses occupational exposures and operational procedures, facilities, equipment, and materials; recommends and helps implement controls; leads employee engagement, safety audits, training, orientations, and site visits; and communicates findings through reports and presentations. The role may manage functions or projects and may include supervisory responsibilities. It may also include administration of the company's workers’ compensation program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or a closely related scientific or technical discipline.
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English.
Ability to communicate in English about job assignments, procedures, and applicable safety standards.
Ability to work in a potentially stressful environment.
Ability to perform duties that regularly require standing, sitting, manual dexterity, climbing stairs and ladders, working on elevated platforms, talking, hearing, and seeing.
Ability to occasionally lift moderately heavy to heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
Must pass required training and/or testing; may be required to pass a medical exam.
Must comply with mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing testing as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

At least one internship or co-op experience, or equivalent, working in a mining or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with or conduct detailed exposure assessments, analyses of operational procedures, facility design, equipment and materials, and audits.
Develop, recommend, and facilitate implementation of appropriate controls for occupational health hazards.
Direct employee engagement activities, including risk assessments and raising occupational health awareness among employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
Prepare reports and presentations for management and communicate effectively in verbal and written one-on-one and group settings.
Conduct and lead safety audits and inspect facilities to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Manage functions or projects; the role may include supervisory responsibilities.
Train staff from multiple divisions in health and safety procedures, including specialized occupational health training such as confined space and hearing conservation, and annual refresher training as required.
Accompany MSHA, OSHA, and State Mine Inspectors and document regulated field activities.
Conduct health and safety orientations, visit work sites, and distribute literature to promote health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
May administer the company workers’ compensation program, including working with insurers, monitoring claims, developing and administering loss-prevention and rehabilitation programs, maintaining files, and supporting claim defense.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
Parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
Internal progression opportunities.
Eligibility for additional discretionary and incentive payments based on company and individual performance.