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Chief Environmental Engineer

Freeport McMoRan
Claypool, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

At Freeport-McMoRan, 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.  Apply Today!

Where You Will Work

Our Miami smelter and rod plant is nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company’s Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulphuric acid for our North American leaching operations. Arizona’s Globe-Miami historic mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The Tri-Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales, including Walmart, Safeway, Fry’s and other local stores. Here, our employees and their families can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere.  Visit Globe-Miami.com) to learn more.

Description

Under limited supervision, plans, organizes, manages and evaluates the Environmental programs and systems.

  • Develops, recommends, supervises and assesses environmental safety, compliance, remediation, and reclamation programs
  • Supervises, enhances and monitors air quality environmental practices for the site
  • Reports environmental compliance issues and makes recommendations to appropriate site management for correction
  • Serves as Project Manager on large / complex environmental projects (e.g., air quality compliance, permitting, remediation, or reclamation)
  • Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
  • Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices, and existing / proposed local, State and Federal regulations
  • Contributes to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for environmental systems and issues
  • Oversees or investigates and maintains records of environmental incidents and responses as required by law
  • Maintains current working knowledge of Federal, State and local environmental and occupational health regulations (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, TOSCA, SARA, CWA, EPCRA etc)
  • Oversees and coordinates all training mandated by EPA, DEQ or other body.  Serves as contact with EPA, DEQ or other regulatory body in designated areas
  • May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams, e.g., Freeport-McMoRan Environmental Steering Team
  • Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agriculture, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar) and seven (7) years of Engineering experience in Environmental Management, including Project Management experience, OR
  • Master's degree in Engineering or related field and five (5) years of Engineering experience in Environmental Management, including Project Management experience.
  • Preferred

  • Strong leadership skills with supervising staff of varying experience and disciplines
  • Experience with data, quality insurance and quality control
  • Experience working in an industrial facility and ability to manage a dynamic operation and regulatory setting
  • Familiarity with solid waste management and air quality programs
  • 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-McMoRan 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
  • What We Offer You

    The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  $107,000-$149,000. 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 additional incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance.  Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration.  Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Company's plan and award agreements.  More details will be shared during the hiring process.  Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

  • 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, holiday pay, parental leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
  • Internal progression opportunities
  • Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
  • What We Require

  • Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
  • Candidates must pass all required training and / or testing.
  • Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24 / 7, 365-day operation.
  • 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.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

    Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com .

    Salary : $107,000 - $149,000

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