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Senior Environmental Engineer

Freeport McMoRan
Safford, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

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

In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.

Description

Under general supervision, provides technical expertise, guidance and leadership for Environmental projects and programs at assigned site.

  • Determines and assesses environmental risk and develops regulatory documentation of results
  • Performs hazardous waste site inspections and recommends appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations
  • Reviews and develops appropriate recommendations regarding planned expansion, modification or closure of facilities which affect environmental discharges, emissions, and hazardous materials
  • Serves as Project Manager or technical expert on large / complex environmental projects (e.g., compliance, 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
  • Maintains current working knowledge of Federal, State and local environmental and occupational health regulations (e.g., CERCLA, NEPA, SARA, Clean Air and Water Acts)
  • Provides leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians
  • 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 (such as Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agriculture, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar Engineering discipline) and five (5) years of Engineering experience in Environmental Management, including Project Management experience, OR

Master's degree in Engineering (such as Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agricultural, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar Engineering discipline) and three (3) years of Engineering experience in Environmental Management, including Project Management experience

Preferred

Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification

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 allowed by state laws

    What We Offer You

    The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  $93,000-$130,000.  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 discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. 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 : $93,000 - $130,000

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