Health and Safety Lead

At Freeport-McMoRan, we offer a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

About the Location

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations is an open-pit copper mining complex that has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation includes two concentrators, a crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system, four SX plants, and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town with amenities such as company housing or a $750 monthly housing allowance for on-site employees (provided they meet program guidelines), a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater, and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for all ages, including hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, and numerous parks.

Responsibilities

• Directs employee engagement activities such as risk assessments and raising general safety awareness to employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Leads safety audits and inspects facilities within area of responsibility to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with regulatory laws.
• Manages Health and Safety functions or projects.
• Trains staff from multiple divisions in safety procedures, including specialized safety training (e.g., confined space, LOTOTO) and Annual Refresher Training as required.
• Inspects and evaluates work in progress, identifies any problem areas, and may direct remedial action.
• Participates on cross-function teams to manage moderately complex incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Accompanies MSHA/OSHA/State Mine Inspectors and document regulated field activities.
• Conducts health and safety orientations, visits work sites, and distributes literature to implement and promote safety and/or environmental policies and procedures.
• May administer workers’ compensation program for the company, including interacting with workers’ compensation insurers, monitoring claims, developing and administering loss prevention and rehabilitation management/monitoring programs, maintaining files, and providing necessary support in defense of claims.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in Health & Safety or related, OR
• Associate’s degree and three (3) years of experience in Health & Safety or related, OR
• Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience in Health & Safety or related, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical mining-related discipline with at least one summer internship experience (or equivalent) working in mining or industrial environment.
• Experience leading personnel and/or projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Details provided during the hiring process.

Benefits

• 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, and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home, and vehicle.
• Internal progression opportunities.
• $750 monthly housing allowance for on-site employees (provided they meet program guidelines).

Pay

The estimated annual pay range for this role is $75,000–$104,000 (base salary only). This range reflects qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. The role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance.

Schedule

• 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.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• 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.