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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!\nWhere You Will Work\nOur global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. Employees working on a flexible schedule collaborate online and in-person at our Collaboration Hub at the Cotton Center in Phoenix. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration.\nPhoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities.\nWhat You Will Do\nUnder limited supervision, you plan, organize, manage and evaluate the environmental programs and systems.\nAs the Chief Environmental Engineer, you develop, recommend, supervise and assess environmental safety, compliance, remediation, and reclamation programs. Supervise, enhance and monitor water quality environmental practices for the site.\nReport environmental compliance issues and make recommendations to appropriate site management for correction.\nServe as Project Manager on large/complex environmental projects (e.g., water quality compliance, permitting, remediation, or reclamation).\nEvaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.\nProvide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices, and existing/proposed local, State and Federal regulations.\nContribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for environmental systems and issues.\nOversee or investigate and maintain records of environmental incidents and responses as required by law.\nMaintain current working knowledge of Federal, State and local environmental and occupational health regulations (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, TOSCA, SARA, CWA, EPCRA, etc.). Oversee and coordinate all training mandated by EPA, DEQ or other body and serve as contact with EPA, DEQ or other regulatory body in designated areas.\nWhat You Bring To Freeport\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agriculture, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar) and seven (7) years engineering experience in environmental management, including project management experience; OR\nMaster’s degree in Engineering or related field and five (5) years engineering experience in environmental management, including project management experience.\nPreferred\nAdvanced degree in hydrogeology, geology, environmental engineering, water resources, or a related discipline. \nExperience supporting mining, heavy industry, energy, or other complex industrial operations. \nExperience with groundwater or water-quality permitting, compliance strategies, and regulatory engagement in Arizona and/or New Mexico. \nExperience reviewing groundwater models, conceptual site models, monitoring programs, forecasts, and consultant-developed technical analyses. \nExperience developing or maintaining technical standards, governance frameworks, procedures, methodologies, drinking water programs, or enterprise-wide technical programs. \nExperience providing technical leadership, mentoring, supervision, capability development, and collaboration with regulators, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams. \nWhat We Offer You\nThe estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $112,000-$160,000. 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 incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance. Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration. Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Company's plan and award agreements. More details will be shared during the hiring process.\nClick here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.\nAffordable medical, dental and vision benefits \nCompany-paid life and disability insurance \n401(k) plan with employer contribution/match \nPaid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave \nTuition assistance \nEmployee Assistance Program \nDiscounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle \nInternal progression opportunities \nLearn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! \nWhat We Require\nFreeport-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. \nAbility to travel domestically up to 30% of the time and internationally up to 5% of the time to support business and operational needs.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nPlease be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. 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