Environmental Technician I

Environmental Technician I

Requisition ID: 136475

Location

Morenci, AZ, US, 85540

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  

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 our 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 employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they 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, making sure there's something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website (~~~)  to learn more.

Description

Under close supervision, performs routine quantitative and qualitative observations and sampling of air, soil, water, recyclable materials, and solid and hazardous wastes, or other environmental requirements at assigned site. May also have responsibilities related to asset recycling and disposition and assigned site.

• Conducts sampling and/or monitors site conditions for compliance with environmental and other requirements and takes appropriate action to ensure continued compliance

• Monitors solid waste such as drums, hazardous materials collections sites and reclamation sites for compliance with requirements

• Assists in the installation and sets-up instruments and equipment

• Coordinates the timely recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets in compliance with applicable legal and other requirements

• Tracks and reports the recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets as directed

• Operates and monitors basic electronic equipment and performs simple preventive maintenance

• Develops a basic knowledge of site environmental policies and procedures

• May assist or provide training on environmental issues

• Participates in regular audits and inspections of operations areas for purposes of ensuring compliance with site environmental policies, procedures and requirements of the Environmental Management System

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED

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 will require flexibility in working at both Mine and Mill on projects ranging from administrative projects in the office to assigned field tasks

• 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 thirty (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 allowed by State laws

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently  $20.00 - $27.00/hour. 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 (~~~) to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role. 

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines

• 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 (~~~) 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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