Process Automation Engineering Specialist II
Freeport-McMoRanAbout the role
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
Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world. Visit the Bagdad town website to learn more.
This position is not eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.
Description
Under general supervision, collaborate with others to give direction on and improve performance of site Industrial Control Systems.
- Follows and promotes Freeport-McMoRan safety and environmental programs and practices, communicates safety implications related to Process Automation (PA) and directs Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity practices and policies.
- Gives directions on Process Automation engineering topics and projects.
- Develops and participates in engineering project proposals, and engineering designs, and has ability to verify the quality of project work meets site Process Automation standards.
- Maintains the performance of ICS hardware and software. Participates in identifying opportunities to implement process improvement and optimization through automation while improving Operator and Operations effectiveness.
- Participates in the implementation and maintenance of the Process Control Network (PCN) while maintaining plant performance, cyber security, and plant historian systems.
- Specifies and reviews specialized, analytical and advanced instrumentation solutions to be integrated into the site ICS.
- Participates in Process Automation equipment life cycle management and develops plans proposals, and budgetary estimates to ensure equipment remains current and up to date.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED and seven (7) years of Engineering experience relevant to Process Automation, OR
- Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific discipline and three (3) years of Engineering experience relevant to Process Automation, OR
- Master’s degree in a Scientific discipline and two (2) years of Engineering experience relevant to Process Automation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Emerson DeltaV and Rockwell PLC experience
- PLC, HMI, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and/or Distributed Control Systems (DCS) manufacture training or certification
- Experience with plant process historians or similar database storage and retrieval systems
- Experience with ICS/PCN network architecture, communication and security
- Experience in or understanding of mining and mineral processing and systems
- Familiarity with or training in NFPA 70 and NEC or Electrical Journeyman Training
Criteria/Conditions:
- Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard 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.
- Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws
What We Offer You
The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $93,000-$127,500. 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. Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds. Free account required — sign up in 30sApply for this role