Chief Process Automation Engineer

Freeport-McMoran, Inc.$120K — $167K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 7 years relevant experience OR Master's degree with 5 years relevant experience.
  • Experience in leadership or supervising roles.
  • Training or certification in PLC, HMI, SCADA, or DCS.
  • Familiarity with ICS/PCN network architecture and security protocols.
  • Understanding of mining, mineral processing, and related systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Process Automation Engineering team and site Industrial Control Systems.
  • Establish and enforce safety and cybersecurity policies for Process Automation staff and equipment.
  • Represent Process Automation in site leadership decisions and set team vision.
  • Manage compliance with engineer standards, PA policies, and best practices for operations.
  • Direct site leadership on performance optimization through process initiatives.
  • Oversee budgeting for Process Automation services.
  • Collaborate with MIS to maintain integrity of the Process Control Network.

Benefits

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) with employer contribution/match.
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance programs.
  • Employee Assistance Program support.
  • Discounted insurance plans for auto, home, and pets.
  • Career advancement opportunities within the company.
Full Job Description


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.

What You Will Do

Provide leadership, management, strategic plan development and organization of resources for Process Automation Engineering and site Industrial Control Systems.
  • Responsible for establishing and enforcing safe practices for all Process Automation (PA) personnel and plant equipment including developing and enforcing all cyber security policies relating to Industrial Control System (ICS's).
  • Sets vision and expectation for site Process Automation team and represents Process Automation in site leadership decision making.
  • Owns and manages Freeport-McMoRan PA engineering standards, ICS architecture, PA policies, and directs compliance with global standards and best PA practices for Operations and Operator effectiveness including alarm management and Human Machine Interface (HMI) design.
  • Directs site leadership on performance of plant processes through process optimization and instrumentation specifications and initiatives. Responsible for annual expense and capital budgeting for Process Automation services.
  • Establishes policies and best practices for maintaining the integrity of the Process Control Network (PCN) and collaborates with Management Information Services (MIS) to develop and enforce standards and policies.
  • Perform other duties as required.


What You Bring To Freeport

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline and seven (7) years' experience in engineering or related scientific field relevant to Process Automation, including lead or supervisory experience, OR
  • Master's degree in an Engineering discipline and five (5) years' experience in engineering or related scientific field relevant to Process Automation, including lead or supervisory experience


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous supervision, leadership or management 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


Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $120,000-$167,500. 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 incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance. Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration. Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Company's plan and award agreements. 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 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.

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