Environmental Engineer II

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Where You Will Work Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. As a Hybrid employee, you’ll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in-person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements. Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities.  What You Will Do Under general supervision, provides technical support and guidance for environmental projects and programs at assigned site.

As the Environmental Engineer II, you install, operate, and maintain environmental and emission monitoring instruments and testing equipment and analyze data for compliance with regulatory requirements. Evaluate and assess environmental risk and develop programs for risk reduction while collaborating in recommending appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations. In this role, you review and/or prepare and maintain detailed records and files of environmental data and communications and evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment. You will maintain basic working knowledge of national, regional and local environmental, occupational health, and other applicable regulations, as well as knowledge of site environmental policies and procedures. Provide leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians and may serve as Project Manager or technical expert on small to medium-sized environmental projects such as compliance, remediation, or reclamation. Lead or participate in regular audits and inspections of operations areas to ensure compliance with site environmental policies, procedures, and Environmental Management System requirements. Coordinate the timely recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets in compliance with applicable legal and other requirements and track and report these activities as directed. Perform other duties as assigned. What You Bring To Freeport Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agricultural, Mining, Metallurgical, Geological or similar) and at least three (3) years environmental or related experience; OR Master’s degree in Engineering in a related field and at least one (1) year environmental or related experience. Additional certification or licensure appropriate to the job may be required or preferred such as HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, EMS Auditor, Asbestos, Water Treatment Operator, or CHMM.