Environmental Engineer I - Life Cycle

Requisition ID: 131542

Location:

Sahuarita, AZ, US, 85629

Category: Environmental

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

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 andtucsonaz.gov (https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Home) to learn more.  

Description

Under close supervision, assists in providing technical advice and guidance for designated projects and programs for Resource Management [Environmental Technology (ET) and Life Cycle Analysis Team (LCAT)]. This position will support ET/LCAT’s applied research and development programs to safely advance business-critical projects. The selected candidate will assist in the design, implementation, operation, and monitoring of projects utilizing emerged and emerging technologies with the overarching goal of managing environmental liabilities.

• Assists in the review, investigation, and development of appropriate recommendations for assigned liability management projects. Provides evaluation of project background, historical data and information, and project goals for assessment of viable alternatives.

• Participates in conceptualization, site visits and investigation, development, evaluation, implementation or modification for small- to medium-scale projects.

• Supervises field and laboratory activities and works with support personnel, site contacts, and vendors/consultants.

• Develop working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations appropriate to area of assignment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agricultural, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological, or similar)

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of the scientific method.

• Able to research, synthesize, and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety culture among FM and contractor employees.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to calculate mass balances

• Familiar with metal chemistry in aqueous solutions

• Experience working in chemical lab

Criteria/Conditions:

• Position will require travel (25% +) to various active or legacy mine sites to conduct related activities.

• This position requires domestic travel including air travel. In accordance with Freeport-McMoRan's requirement for all employees whose job requires travel by air, if you are hired you will be required to submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to travel by air, unless the company has granted a medical or religious accommodation.

• Work is mainly in an office setting but will also include time spent in a laboratory setting or in the field. Field work may include exposure to extremes in temperature, altitude, and humidity, moving mechanical parts and equipment, risk of electric shock, and potential exposure to toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally regularly required to walk over rough terrain; stand, sit, or drive vehicles for extended periods of time; demonstrate manual dexterity; climb slopes, stairs, or ladders and work on elevated platforms; and, talk, see, smell and hear to recognize unsafe conditions.

• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work at a mine, outdoors, near construction, or in a industrial plant environment. Required equipment includes hard hat, hi-vis safety vest, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, hearing protection, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required

• Occasionally may be required to lift and carry moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday.

• This position requires domestic travel including air travel. In accordance with Freeport-McMoRan's requirement for all employees whose job requires travel by air, if you are hired you will be required to submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to travel by air, unless the company has granted a medical or religious accommodation.

• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws

*What We Offer You *

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $72,000-$98,000. 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 (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/Total_Rewards_Estimate_3.4.pdf) 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 (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US) 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.     

* Equal Opportunity Employer *

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