Chief Environmental Specialist

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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Sierrita operations is located just 20 miles from Tucson – Arizona’s second-largest city. Its cutting-edge mine training facility, with state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and advanced simulators, equips our people with the skills, expertise and knowledge to excel. Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters as well as numerous local attractions.

Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other notable community staples are several schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks, shopping centers and more. Visit sahuaritaaz.gov and tucsonaz.gov to learn more.

Under limited supervision plans, organizes, manages and evaluates designated engineering projects and programs, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost.

• Supervises, enhances and monitors designated engineering practices for the site
• Reports environmental compliance issues and makes recommendations to appropriate site management for correction
• Supervises or reviews, investigates and develops appropriate recommendations regarding planned engineering projects.
• Supervises or may serve as Project Manager or technical expert, on large/complex site construction, expansion or modification engineering projects
• Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations
• Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
• Contributes to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas
• Represents the site on company sponsored steering teams, such as Freeport-Mc Mo Ran  Environmental Steering Team
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Environmental Science or closely related area (can substitute an additional 5 years of experience in mining or mineral processing operations for the degree requirement) and

Fifteen (15) years experience in environmental monitoring, sampling and reporting as an Environmental Technician, Specialist or in a closely related role

• Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred: HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, EMS auditor, Asbestos, Water Treatment Operator, and CHMM

Preferred

• None

Criteria/Conditions

• 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
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the course of the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Freeport-Mc Mo Ran  promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws

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