Environmental Technician I

*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](https://www.morencitown.com/dining) to learn more. ## **What You Will Do** *Under close supervision, you will perform routine quantitative and qualitative observations and sampling of air, soil, water, recyclable materials, and solid and hazardous wastes, or other environmental requirements at the assigned site, and you may also have responsibilities related to asset recycling and disposition at the assigned site.* - Conduct sampling and monitor site conditions for compliance with environmental and other requirements and take appropriate action to ensure continued compliance. - Monitor solid waste such as drums, hazardous materials collection sites, and reclamation sites for compliance with requirements - Assist in the installation and setup of instruments and equipment, coordinate the timely recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets in compliance with applicable legal and other requirements and track and report the recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets as directed. - Operate and monitor basic electronic equipment and perform simple preventive maintenance. - Develop a basic knowledge of site environmental policies and procedures and assist or provide training on environmental issues. - Participate in regular audits and inspections of operational areas to ensure compliance with site environmental policies, procedures, and Environmental Management System requirements. ## **What You Bring To Freeport** - 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 Qualifications** - High School diploma or GED **What We Offer You** The estimated pay range for this role is currently **$21.00 - $29.00/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](https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/Total_Rewards_Estimate_5.3_24.pdf) 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 pr…