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Freeport-McMoRan lists this Senior Process Automation Engineer opportunity in morenci, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job TitleSenior Process Automation EngineerJob DescriptionAt 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.You provide leadership, management, direction, and advanced problem solving for Process Automation while reviewing and improving the performance of site Industrial Control Systems. You lead and promote safety and environmental programs, communicate safety implications related to Process Automation, and direct Industrial Control System cybersecurity practices. In this role, you lead and manage others by providing technical direction and guidance to direct reports on Process Automation Engineering topics, review engineering project proposals and designs to ensure work meets site Process Automation standards, and guide performance of ICS hardware and software to identify automation-driven improvements that enhance operator and operations effectiveness. As the Senior Process Automation Engineer, you direct implementation and maintenance of the Process Control Network while maintaining plant performance, cybersecurity, and historian systems. You approve specialized analytical and advanced instrumentation solutions, manage automation equipment life-cycle planning, proposals, and budget estimates, and perform other duties as required.QualificationsWhat You Bring To FreeportBachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline and five (5) years of related experience in engineering relevant to Process Automation or a related field including three (3) years of experience with regulatory and advanced control systemsORMaster's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in engineering relevant to Process Automation or a related field including three (3) years of experience with regulatory and advanced control systemsPreferred QualificationsPrevious supervision and leadership experiencePLC, HMI, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and/or Distributed Control Systems (DCS) manufacture training or certificationExperience with plant process historians or similar database storage and retrieval systemsExperience with ICS/PCN network architecture, communication, and securityExperience in or understanding of mining and mineral processing systemsFamiliarity with or training in NFPA 70, NEC, or Electrical Journeyman TrainingWhat We Offer YouThe estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $97,500-$138,000. 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.Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelinesAffordable medical, dental and vision benefitsCompany-paid life and disability insurance401(k) plan with employer contribution/matchPaid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leaveTuition assistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramDiscounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicleInternal progression opportunitiesWhat We RequireCandidates 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 EmployerPlease 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
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morenci, AZ, 85540, US
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