Control Systems Analyst I

Freeport McMoRan•Bayard, NM

7d•$75,000 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Control Systems Analyst I supports industrial automation and control systems and related IT infrastructure at Freeport-McMoRan’s Chino open-pit copper mining complex in southwestern New Mexico. The role administers and maintains systems servers, workstations, hardware, process-control domain and security services, backups, antivirus updates, operating-system patches, and industrial networks, including Ethernet, fiber-optic, and UTP infrastructure. The analyst coordinates system maintenance with Process Control personnel, plans and implements procedures and system upgrades, and works with Process Control and Plant Engineering staff to ensure modifications and expansions align with corporate IT standards. The position also promotes safety and environmental programs, supports MIS policy compliance and site operational goals, and performs other duties as required. Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and must pass required training and testing. Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift, at a 24/7, 365-day operation. The employer conducts mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing as allowed by law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or an Engineering discipline; OR an associate’s degree in Information Systems or a related discipline and four years of experience in any combination of Industrial Automation and Control Systems, IT LAN Administration, Software Troubleshooting, Computer Systems Maintenance, and Application Support; OR a high school diploma or GED and six years of experience in any combination of those areas.
Basic understanding of LAN administration functions, including server hardware/virtualization, backups, patching, and antivirus, or industrial automation systems such as PLCs, HMIs, or DCS.
Customer-service orientation and good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must pass all required training and/or testing.
May be required to pass a medical exam.

Nice To Haves

IT LAN Administration or Industrial Automation and Control System experience.
LAN Administration experience, including Microsoft Windows, Backup Exec or other backup software, and operating-system patching.
Industrial Automation and Control Systems experience, including DCS, PLC, SCADA, or RTU.
Process Data Historian experience, such as AspenTech Infoplus.21 or OSISoft PI.
Cisco networking experience.

Responsibilities

Administer and support industrial automation and control systems servers, workstations, associated IT hardware, and process-control Active Directory domain and security services.
Administer and support daily system backups, antivirus updates, and operating-system patching.
Administer and support industrial automation and control systems network infrastructure, including Ethernet communications, network hardware, fiber-optic infrastructure, and UTP infrastructure.
Coordinate system maintenance and support activities with Process Control personnel.
Plan, develop, and implement procedures and facilitate software and hardware upgrades.
Work with Process Control and Plant Engineering staff on industrial automation and control system modifications, enhancements, and expansions to ensure IT infrastructure aligns with corporate standards.
Participate in and promote Safety and Environmental programs, ensure MIS policy compliance, and support site operational goals.
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, and holiday pay.
Parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
Internal progression opportunities.
Eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance.