Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer

About the role

Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production, and supports a culture aligned with our core values. You'll join a collaborative environment prioritizing safety, valuing diverse perspectives, and empowering career growth.

What You Will Do

• 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, RCRA, Clean Air and Water Acts).
• Provides leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians.
• May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams.
• Performs other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Senior Environmental Scientist: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Earth Science or related Natural Science (such as Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrology, Forestry, Agriculture, Meteorology, Environmental/Natural Resource Management), or Mathematics/Computer Science including Accounting and Finance, or Business Management, or other bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of related experience, OR Master's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience.
• Senior Environmental Engineer: 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. Master's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience.

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $97,500-$138,000. 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.

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• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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