Health and Safety Specialist

Health and Safety Specialist

Requisition ID: 147395

Location:

Tyrone, NM, US, 88065

Category: Health & Safety

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

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  **

Tyrone is an open-pit copper mining complex located in Grant County, New Mexico – just 10 miles south of the historic mining community of Silver City. The copper processing facilities currently consist of a solvent extraction/electrowinning operation with an annual maximum capacity of approximately 100 million pounds of copper.

The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone.  VisitSilver City (https://www.visitsilvercity.org/) to learn more.

What You Will Do

• Direct employee engagement activities such as risk assessments and raising general safety awareness to employees, managers, and other stakeholders.

• Conducts safety audits and inspects facilities within area of responsibility to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with regulatory laws.

• Manage functions or projects and may have supervisory responsibilities.

• Train staff from multiple divisions in safety procedures, including specialized safety training (e.g., confined space, LOTOTO) and Annual Refresher Training as required.

• Inspect and evaluates work in progress, identifies any problem areas, and may direct remedial action.

• Participate on cross-function teams to manage low-level incident investigation and root cause analysis.

• Accompany MSHA/OSHA/State Mine Inspectors and document regulated field activities.

• Conduct health and safety orientations, visit work sites and distribute literature to implement and promote safety and/or environmental policies and procedures.

• May administer workers’ compensation program for the company, including interacting with workers’ compensation insurers, monitoring claims, developing, and administering loss prevention and rehabilitation management/monitoring programs, maintain files, and provide necessary support in defense of claims.

• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of Health & Safety or related experience, OR

• Associates degree and two (2) years of Health & Safety or related experience, OR

• Bachelors degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  $65,000-$92,000.  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 to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave

• Tuition assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle

• Internal progression opportunities

•  Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Our-Benefits-FM/?locale=en\_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

** What We Require   **

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.

• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.

• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

**Equal Opportunity Employer **

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [email protected] .