Chief Environmental Scientist

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

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

• 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 seven (7) years of related experience,
  OR
• Master's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience

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 will be performed in an office, mine, outdoor or manufacturing plant setting
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, and climb stairs
• 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

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$110,000-$155,000
. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for…