Superintendent Commissioning - Instrumentation

Freeport-McMoran, Inc.$97K — $138K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience (minimum 6 years); or High School diploma/GED with minimum 10 years' experience.
  • Proven expertise in startup, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial instrumentation systems.
  • Solid understanding of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI systems, and various communication protocols.
  • Experience with instrument loop checks, pre-commissioning, and system turnover activities.
  • Proficient in using calibration and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage commissioning activities to evaluate performance against defined criteria.
  • Establish tactical and strategic goals, objectives, and policies for commissioning processes.
  • Direct and inspect daily operations and project compliance to quality standards.
  • Ensure delivery of capital projects on time and within budget.
  • Develop and coordinate the work plan for commissioned projects, including contract administration.
  • Provide technical direction and resources to site officials and team members.
  • Coordinate activities of consultants and contractors involved in projects.

Benefits

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • Tuition Assistance and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Discounted insurance plans for auto, home, and pet.
Full Job Description
What You Will Do

Under limited supervision, plans, organizes, and manages commissioning activities to evaluate the performance of facilities, systems, and assemblies for ensuring they meet defined objectives and criteria. Responsible for the all inclusive quality-oriented process for the planning, delivery, verification, and managing risks to critical functions
  • Establishes tactical and strategic goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
  • Directs Supervisors and other staff involved in the Commissioning process. Inspects daily operations and projects in progress and upon completion to assure quality of work. Provides administrative and technical direction to staff; interprets established policies and procedures.
  • Accountable for delivering moderately complex capital projects, from pre-feasibility to commissioning, on time, budget, and specifications
  • Maintains project plan in accordance to approved project schedule and established policies and standards
  • Develops, plans, and coordinates the work plan for assigned commissioning responsibilities, which may include the administration of contractual proposals relating to construction projects. Coordinates work with other units and site departments.
  • Provides information and resources to site officials and other departments
  • Answer questions and provide information to the public
  • Coordinates the activities of consultants and contractors
  • Perform other duties as required.


What You Bring To Freeport

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent in training and/or field experience and a minimum 6 years' experience in the field OR High School diploma or GED and a minimum 10 years progressive experience in the field.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the startup, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial instrumentation systems.
  • Proficient in the calibration, testing, and maintenance of field instruments, including pressure, temperature, flow, level, and analytical devices.
  • Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting control valves, valve positioners, actuators, and associated instrumentation.
  • Strong understanding of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems, including loop checking, functional testing, and commissioning activities.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument index documents, and control system drawings.
  • Familiarity with digital communication protocols such as HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP.
  • Experience performing instrument loop checks, pre-commissioning, startup support, and system turnover activities. Proficient in the use of calibration and diagnostic equipment, including documenting calibration records and test results.
  • Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and commissioning management systems is preferred.


What We Offer You

The 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. 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 auto, home and pet
  • Internal progression opportunities
  • Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!


What We Require

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 80% of the time (up to 40% domestic travel and up to 40% international travel), based on business needs. Domestic travel may require extended time at operating sites, including week-long assignments or longer. International travel typically involves trips of two weeks or more. This position also requires a minimum of two days per week working on-site at company locations and may require additional on-site presence based on operational needs.

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