Senior Environmental Engineer
Company: North America Mining Job Function: Engineering And Architectural Job Description: Major Responsibilities Under general supervision, provides technical expertise, guidance and leadership for environmental projects and programs at assigned site.
Determines and assesses environmental risk and develops regulatory documentation of results.
Performs hazardous waste site inspections and recommends appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations.
Reviews and develops appropriate recommendations regarding planned expansion, modification or closure of facilities which affect environmental discharges, emissions, and hazardous materials.
Serves as Project Manager or technical expert on large/complex environmental projects (e.g., compliance, remediation, or reclamation).
Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
Provides guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations.
Contributes to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for environmental systems and issues.
Maintains current working knowledge of Federal, State and local environmental and occupational health regulations (e.g., CERCLA, NEPA, SARA, Clean Air and Water Acts).
Provides leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians.
May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams, e.g. PDMC Environmental Steering Team.
Performs other duties as required.Minimum Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in appropriate Engineering discipline (such as Environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology, natural resource sciences or related area) or equivalent education and experience. Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification preferred.
Seven (7) years engineering experience in environmental management, including project management experience.
Knowledge of environmental compliance, permitting, incident investigating and reporting protocols.
Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
Skilled in managing large/complex environmental projects.
Ability to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement.
Able to analyze a wide range of soil, water and air samples to recognize potential environmental hazards.
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Preferred Qualifications
Criteria/Conditions(specific background and skills) * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see.
Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday.
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hart 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.
Phelps Dodge promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.~cb~
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