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Chief Environmental Engineer

at Freeport-McMoRan

📍 Claypool, AZ, US, 85532 Unknown 💰 $107K – $149K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
Salary $107K – $149K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 7+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agriculture, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar)
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

This role involves managing environmental programs at a mining site, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing remediation and reclamation projects. The candidate will lead environmental safety initiatives and coordinate with regulatory agencies.

  • Manage environmental programs
  • Develop safety and compliance strategies
  • Supervise environmental staff
  • Coordinate with regulatory agencies
  • Oversee environmental incident responses

The position requires expertise in environmental management, air quality monitoring, regulatory compliance, and project management within the mining industry. Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws is essential.

The ideal candidate is a senior environmental engineer with at least 7 years of experience in environmental management within the mining industry. They possess strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of environmental regulations, and project management expertise to oversee compliance and remediation programs.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (EnvironmentalCivilChemicalAgricultureMiningMetallurgicalGeological or similar)Seven (7) years of Engineering experience in Environmental ManagementProject Management experience
Strong leadership skillsSupervising staff
Environmental ManagementProject ManagementEnvironmental SafetyEnvironmental ComplianceRemediationReclamationAir Quality MonitoringEnvironmental Regulations (CERCLARCRATOSCASARACWAEPCRA)
Environmental ManagementProject ManagementEnvironmental SafetyEnvironmental ComplianceRemediationReclamationAir Quality MonitoringEnvironmental Regulations (CERCLARCRATOSCASARACWAEPCRA)
LeadershipSupervisory SkillsCommunicationStrategic PlanningAssessment
Industry Mining & Metals
Job Function Lead environmental management and compliance at a mining site
Environmental ManagementProject ManagementEnvironmental SafetyEnvironmental ComplianceRemediationReclamationAir Quality MonitoringEnvironmental RegulationsCERCLARCRATOSCASARACWAEPCRAAir QualityEPA

Lack of minimum 7 years of environmental engineering experience, No experience with environmental regulations (CERCLA, RCRA, etc.), No Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field, Unwillingness to work on-site in Claypool, AZ

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