Chief Process Automation Engineer
About The Position
At 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. 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.
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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
