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Senior Environmental Scientist
Freeport-McMoRan
Phoenix, USA
Senior · 5+ years experience
Onsite
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What You Will Do
- Under general supervision, you provide engineering technical expertise, guidance and leadership for environmental projects and programs. As the Sr Environmental Scientist, you determine and assess environmental risk and develop regulatory documentation of results. You perform site inspections and recommend appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations. You review and develop appropriate recommendations regarding planned expansion, modification or closure of facilities that affect environmental discharges, emissions and hazardous materials. In this role, you serve as Project Manager or technical expert on large or complex environmental projects such as compliance, remediation or reclamation. You evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for services and equipment. You provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing or proposed local, state and federal regulations. You contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for environmental systems and issues. You maintain current working knowledge of environmental and occupational health regulations, including RCRA, CERCLA, NEPA, SARA, and the Clean Air and Water Acts. You provide leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians, may represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams, and perform other duties as required.
What You Bring
- To Freeport Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Earth Science, a related natural science such as Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrology, Forestry, Agriculture, Meteorology, or Environmental/Natural Resource Management, Mathematics/Computer Science including Accounting and Finance, Business Management, or another bachelor’s degree, and five years of related experience; OR Master’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience Additional certification or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred, such as HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, EMS Auditor, Asbestos, Water Treatment Operator, or CHMM. Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, incident investigation and reporting protocols. Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions. Skill in managing large or complex environmental projects. Ability to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement. Ability to analyze a wide range of soil, water and air samples to recognize potential environmental hazards. Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications
- To Freeport Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Earth Science, a related natural science such as Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrology, Forestry, Agriculture, Meteorology, or Environmental/Natural Resource Management, Mathematics/Computer Science including Accounting and Finance, Business Management, or another bachelor’s degree, and five years of related experience; OR Master’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience Additional certification or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred, such as HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, EMS Auditor, Asbestos, Water Treatment Operator, or CHMM. Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, incident investigation and reporting protocols. Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions. Skill in managing large or complex environmental projects. Ability to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement. Ability to analyze a wide range of soil, water and air samples to recognize potential environmental hazards. Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
About Freeport-McMoRan
Mining & Metals29000 employeesFounded 1912
Leading international mining company focused on copper production.
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