Senior Health and Safety Lead

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  

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.  

Description

Under general supervision, supervise, coordinate, and assess the effectiveness of health and safety programs/policies, and in-field activities through supervision of personnel and/or projects. Leads processes in the Health & Safety Management System, including incident investigations and hazard assessments to ensure compliance with government laws and regulations, and company policies.

• Audits processes and facilities within area(s) of responsibility to ensure the Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) is in compliance and conforms not only to Freeport-McMoRan Corporate requirements, but with all applicable local, state, federal, and business requirements.
• Provides safety input for production and maintenance planning.
• Conducts and leads hazard evaluations, risk assessments and initiates corrective actions and controls for correction. Mentors H&S staff in this process. Completes incident investigations, determines risk levels, and manages complex root cause analysis.
• Manages Health and Safety projects.
• Manages MSHA/OSHA/State Mine Inspector visits, evaluates filed activities, addresses potential violations with inspectors, and ensures documentation of all potential violations are completed as required.
• Inspects work areas and address identified non-conformities to ensure safe work requirements are attained.
• Applies knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, statues, regulations, rules, policies and procedures to support Safe Production.
• Presents health & safety related information and possesses intermediate knowledge of site processes in order to respond to questions or concerns from employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Leading personnel and/or projects, AND
• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience in Health & Safety or related, OR
• Associate’s degree and five (5) years of experience in Health & Safety or related, OR
• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in Health & Safety or related, OR
• Master’s degree and one (1) year of experience in Health & Safety or related field
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willing and able to travel up to 75% of the time
• MSHA and OSHA experience
• Experience with any of the following industries: mining, industrial and/or construction
  
  

What We Offer You 

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $82,000-$113,000. 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 .