Industrial Hygienist I

Freeport McMoRan•Tyrone, NM

2d•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, identify, report and recommend corrective action for a wide variety of workplace environmental factors that may adversely impact employee safety, health and productivity at assigned site. Freeport-McMoRan is 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. The Tyrone mine is an open-pit copper mining complex located in Grant County, New Mexico. The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, or closely related Scientific or Technical discipline with no experience required
Knowledge of and ability to use fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of Industrial Hygiene
General knowledge of chemical analysis, equipment and processes in order to assist in analyzing information and drawing conclusions
Strong analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and group situations, both verbally and in writing
Ability to perform sampling and chemical analysis and to maintain inspection records
Ability to maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Responsibilities

Collects air, water, vapors, gases, and dust samples or other potentially toxic materials for analysis
Assists or conducts detailed exposure assessments, analyses of operational procedures, facility design, equipment and materials, audits, and incident investigations
Develops and recommends appropriate controls for occupational health hazards
Assists site management in complying with Freeport-McMoRan, OSHA, MHSA and other regulations and standards
Works to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, statutes, regulations, rules, policies and procedures
Maintains a current knowledge of Freeport-McMoRan, OSHA, MHSA and other regulations and standards
Prepares appropriate reports and presentations for management
Communicates effectively in one-on-one and group situations, both verbally and in writing
Assists in analyzing information and conclusions
Performs sampling and chemical analysis and maintain inspection records
Performs other duties as required