Senior Process Automation Controller

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world’s largest publicly traded copper producers, the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.

We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.

Description

Supervise, coordinate, and provide technical assistance, guidance and leadership for employees working with process control systems to optimize plant processes through strategic use of plant data and automation.

• Supervise and coach employees to ensure compliance with all Freeport safety and regulatory policies.
• Plan and coordinate daily and longer-term work, supervise employee actions, track employee training and plans future training needs.
• Provide technical assistance with automation system operations and maintenance.
• Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts.
• Represent the department on Company-sponsored steering teams.
• Order parts and other supplies as required
• Process automation equipment life cycle management
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of technical experience in an area or areas relevant to Process Automation, including supervisory or lead experience as well as project management experience and electrical safety OR
• Associate Degree and (5) years of technical experience in an area or areas relevant to Process Automation, including supervisory or lead experience as well as project management experience and electrical safety OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical area similar to Process Automation and three (3) years of technical experience in an area or areas relevant to Process Automation, including supervisory or lead experience as well as project management experience and electrical safety AND
• Three (3) years of experience must include working with regulatory and advanced control systems

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer/System engineering
• Previous supervision experience
• Electrical safety training or experience
• Process control systems manufacture’s training or certification
• Experience in process historian or other data base storage and retrieval system
• Understanding of the science behind comminution, Flotation, Exothermic reactions, and other processes used in mining and mineral beneficiation and processing. 

At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working Here

 

Benefits:

We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees – offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details

 

Compensation:

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $84,000-$116,000. 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.  To view an example of a Total Rewards Estimate for this role click here: