Process Automation Engineer I

Freeport-McMoran, Inc. • $75K — $104K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (no experience required)
  • Preferred training or certification in PLC, HMI, SCADA, or DCS
  • Experience with plant process historians or database systems
  • Knowledge of ICS/PCN network architecture
  • Understanding of mining and mineral processing systems
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70, NEC, or Electrical Journeyman Training

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate to troubleshoot and enhance ICS performance
  • Follow safety and environmental protocols
  • Direct ICS cybersecurity policies
  • Assist in engineering project proposals and designs
  • Identify opportunities for automation-driven process improvement
  • Utilize the Process Control Network effectively
  • Support equipment life-cycle planning with cost estimates

Benefits

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution and match
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Tuition assistance for further education
  • Employee assistance program for support
  • Discounted insurance for pet, auto, and home
  • Opportunity for internal progression within the company
Full Job Description


What You Will Do

Under close supervision, you collaborate with others within Process Automation to troubleshoot and improve the performance of site Industrial Control Systems. You follow safety and environmental programs and practices, communicate safety implications related to Process Automation, and direct Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity practices and policies. In this role, you collaborate and coordinate on Process Automation engineering topics and projects, participate in engineering project proposals and designs, and apply site Process Automation standards. As the Process Automation Engineer I, you troubleshoot ICS hardware and software, help identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization through automation to enhance operator and operations effectiveness,utilize the Process Control Network while maintaining plant performance, cybersecurity, and historian systems. You developunderstanding of advanced instrumentation solutions, support equipment life-cycle planning with proposals and budget estimates, and perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

  • Bachelor's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline with no experience required


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 systems
  • Familiarity with or training in NFPA 70, NEC, or Electrical Journeyman Training


What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $75,000 - $104,000. 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. 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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