Environmental Scientist II or Engineer II

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Environmental Scientist II or Engineer II

At Freeport-Mc Mo Ran , 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.
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Where You Will Work
Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park.

Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more.

This position is not eligible for Freeport-Mc Mo Ran  immigration work visa sponsorship.

• Install, operates, and maintains environmental and emission monitoring instruments and testing equipment; analyzes data for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and assesses environmental risk and develops programs for risk reduction.
• Collaborate in recommending appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations.
• Review and/or prepares and maintains detailed records and files of environmental data and communications.
• Evaluate and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• Maintain basic working knowledge of national, regional and local environmental, occupational health, and other applicable 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 (e.g., compliance, remediation, or reclamation)
• Lead or participate 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
• Coordinate the timely recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets in compliance with applicable legal and other requirements.
• Track and reports the recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Environmental Scientist II:
  • 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.
• OR
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agricultural, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar) and at least three (3) years environmental or related experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Engineering in a related field and at least one (1) year environmental or related experience.
• Applies to both positions above:
  • 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.)

• Ability…