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 with no experience required
  • PLC, HMI, SCADA/DCS certification preferred
  • Knowledge of plant process historians or comparable database systems
  • Experience with ICS network architecture and security
  • Understanding of mining and mineral processing systems

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Process Automation team to troubleshoot ICS systems
  • Follow and promote safety and environmental practices
  • Implement and direct ICS cybersecurity policies
  • Coordinate on Process Automation engineering projects
  • Utilize the Process Control Network to maintain plant performance
  • Identify process improvement opportunities through automation
  • Support equipment life-cycle planning with budgets and proposals

Benefits

  • $1,450 monthly housing allowance for on-site workers
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Paid time off, sick leave, holiday pay, and parental leave
  • Tuition assistance for further education
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support
  • Discounted plans for pet, auto, and home insurance
  • Opportunities for career progression within the company
Full Job Description


In order to be considered for this position, please apply by MM/DD/YY.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Where You Will Work

Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour drive apart - separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles underground). The Henderson mine is an underground molybdenum mining operation located approximately 42 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire. It has been in operation since 1976 and today consists of a large block-cave, underground mining complex feeding a concentrator with a current capacity of approximately 32,000 metric tons per day. It can produce approximately 15 million pounds of molybdenum per year. The Henderson mill is located 15 miles west of the mine, between Dillon and Kremmling.

Both sites are surrounded by US Forest Service land of the Arapaho National Forest, making it easy for our employees and their families to enjoy year-round hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the area. Explore the opportunity to advance your career at one of our sites - the Henderson mine or mill and live life at the top!

Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.

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.
  • Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
  • 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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