Title:  Senior Environmental Scientist

Description

Under general supervision, provides engineering technical expertise, guidance and leadership for Environmental projects and programs at assigned site.

• Determine and assess environmental risk and develops regulatory documentation of results
• Perform site inspections and recommend appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations
• Review and develop appropriate recommendations regarding planned expansion, modification or closure of facilities which affect environmental discharges, emissions, and hazardous materials
• Serve as Project Manager or technical expert on large/complex environmental projects such as compliance, remediation, or reclamation
• Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
• Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations
• Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for environmental systems and issues
• Maintain current working knowledge of Federal, State and local environmental and occupational health regulations such as RCRA, CERCLA, NEPA, SARA, Clean Air and Water Acts
• Provide leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians
• May represent the site on company sponsored steering teams
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Additional certification or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred (US examples include: HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, EMS, Auditor, Asbestos, Water Treatment Operator, CHMM)
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, incident investigating and reporting protocols
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Skilled in managing large/complex environmental projects
• Ability to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement
• Able 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
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing  

Preferred

• None

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English 

• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment

• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• 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 per applicable State Laws