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Process Automation Engineer II

Requisition ID: 138422

Location:

Tyrone, NM, US, 88065

Category: Engineering Services

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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.

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. Identifies 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.

+ Implements Process Automation equipment life cycle management and develops plans proposals, and budgetary estimates to ensure equipment remains current and up to date.

+ Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering relevant to Process Automation, OR

+ Master’s degree in appropriate Engineering discipline and two (2) years related experience in engineering relevant to Process Automation.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 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

+ Process control systems experience

+ Experience with ABB DCS Systems

+ Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Rockwell HMIs

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.

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  **$90,000-$124,500.**  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. Click here (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/COP\_Total\_Rewards\_Estimate\_4\_5\_24v2.pdf) 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/Benefits/?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]_ _._