Manager Environmental : Safford, AZ, US, 85548

Description

Under general direction plans, organizes, manages and controls the environmental programs and systems for the assigned site.

• Develops, implements, and assesses the environmental and land and water programs
• Leads a diverse team of environmental professionals to meet both the environmental compliance and strategic needs of the site
• Uses leadership tools to develop environmental professionals into future leaders
• Participates as integral member of the Senior Leadership Team to provide guidance and counsel the team on applicable environmental programs, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations
• Ensures the business unit has the support, resources, and information necessary for success
• Utilizes analytical skills to make effective decisions while considering the impact of the decisions elsewhere in the organization
• Reports environmental compliance issues and makes recommendations to appropriate site management for correction
• Lead the sustainability development programs for the site to ensure they are in alignment with the ICMM SD Principles
• Serves as the Management Representative for the sites ISO 14001 environmental management system
• Directs, develops, and monitors environmental practices for the site
• Investigates and maintains records of environmental incidents and responses as required by law
• Contributes to site strategic planning (including growth project permitting) and budgeting efforts for environmental systems and issues
• Represents site, Freeport-McMoRan or the mining industry on steering teams, task force's, committees etc. on an as needed basis
• Acts as a safety and environmental champion, leads by example, participates in health, safety and environment activities and corrects/coaches unsafe conditions and behaviors among subordinates and others
• Drive change in the environmental program with a focus on continual improvement
• Perform other duties as required 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline (such as Environmental, Civil, or Chemical) or a related natural science (such as biology, chemistry or environmental science) or mathematics
• Ten (10) years experience in environmental management
• Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, incident investigation and reporting protocols
• Working knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local regulations; ability to access rules and statutes quickly and provide practical interpretations
• Be able to function both independently and in a team scenario; be able to both lead and follow, as appropriate. Skill in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees
• Be skilled in project management, including the management of customer expectations
• Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and deal with multiple concurrent projects with a clear understanding of priorities
• Perform work in a timely manner so as to satisfy customer expectations
• Be self-motivated and client service oriented
• Have excellent written skills
• Excellent oral skills in one-on-one and group situations
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, employees, regulatory officials, and the general public
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate appropriate analytical skills, attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work with general office equipment such as a personal computer and keyboard, facsimile machines and photocopier ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Focused on goal achievement

Preferred

• Experience managing environmental matters at a mining facility
• Experience in supporting varied strategic growth projects for a long-lived mining asset

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 standard
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment

• Must be able to frequently sit, stand, and walk

• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds

• Work at times may require long work days, compressed time-tables, and exposure to harsh outdoor elements

• 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