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Chief Environmental Scientist
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$80,468 / year median in Arizona
+15% projected growth
Job Description
- Supervise, enhance and monitor air quality environmental practices for the site.
- Report environmental compliance issues and make recommendations to appropriate site management for correction.
- Serve as Project Manager on large/complex environmental projects (e.g., air quality compliance, permitting, 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 (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA, TOSCA, SARA, CWA, EPCRA etc).
- Oversee and coordinate all training mandated by EPA, DEQ or other body. Serve as contact with EPA, DEQ or other regulatory body in designated areas.
- May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams, e.g., Freeport-McMoRan Environmental Steering Team. ## What You Bring
- 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 seven (7) years related experience; OR • Master's degree in a related field, and five (5) years related experience.
- Additional certification or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred. Preferred
- Knowledge/experience with Federal and Arizona air quality regulation and programs (SIP, FIP, NSR, Emission Standards, Etc.).
- Experience with evaluating permitting needs for projects and process changes and the preparation of air quality permit applications and modifications.
- Experience communicating with and leading personnel from operational departments through air quality compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with data analysis and validation.
- Familiarity with environmental compliance and management systems.
- 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 auto, home and pet
- Internal progression opportunities
- Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!