Health and Safety Specialist

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, 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 where employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing or a $750 monthly housing allowance for on-site employees who 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 people of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Direct employee engagement activities such as risk assessments and raising general safety awareness to employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct safety audits and inspect facilities within area of responsibility to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with regulatory laws.
• Manage functions or projects and may have supervisory responsibilities.
• Train staff from multiple divisions in safety procedures, including specialized safety training (e.g., confined space, LOTOTO) and Annual Refresher Training as required.
• Inspect and evaluate work in progress, identify problem areas, and may direct remedial action.
• Participate on cross-function teams to manage low-level incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Accompany MSHA/OSHA/State Mine Inspectors and document regulated field activities.
• Conduct health and safety orientations, visit work sites, and distribute 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.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of Health & Safety or related experience, OR
• Associate’s degree and two (2) years of Health & Safety or related experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications may be discussed 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, 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 who meet program guidelines

Pay

The estimated annual pay range for this role is $65,000–$90,000 (base salary only). 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.

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.

Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam, drug/alcohol testing, and all required training/testing. Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment and ongoing testing, as allowed by applicable laws.