Power Automation Technician
About The Position
At Freeport-McMoRan, the Power Automation Technician works under minimal supervision to provide technical knowledge and guidance to designated interface groups. The role installs, diagnoses, repairs, and supports the reliability of industrial control systems and equipment at Morenci, an open-pit copper mining complex near Safford, Arizona. The technician serves as an interface among staff engineers, external technical representatives, power transmission and distribution representatives, operations, and maintenance personnel. The work includes control system maintenance and project development and implementation, as well as equipment such as instrumentation, industrial communications, HMI, PLC, PC interfaces, protective relaying, power metering, and third-party equipment. The technician also participates in safety and environmental programs and performs other duties as assigned. Work takes place in a mine or manufacturing plant and may involve extreme temperatures and humidity, moving mechanical parts, electrical-shock risks, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles. The role may require shift work and a non-standard schedule at a 24/7 operation, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs dictate.
Requirements
- Completion of an approved electrical/instrumentation certification program and/or at least five years of electrical/instrumentation repair and maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
- Completion of required academic and practical competencies, including applicable Line of Progression requirements for internal employees, and demonstrated aptitude; the selected candidate must demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills and pass a written assessment where required.
- Completion of the designated internal certification program within one year of hire.
- Experience with SCADA and HMI/PLC-based control systems.
- Experience in protective relaying and power metering.
- Experience with acceptance and commissioning of substation equipment.
- Strong technical knowledge of communications, interfaces, and protocols.
- Ability to read, understand, and apply technical manuals, prints, and schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
- Valid state driver's license.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to meet company training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and scheduled and unscheduled overtime as business needs dictate.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions at the time of the offer, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety instructions and procedures in English.
- Ability to communicate in English about job assignments, procedures, and applicable safety standards.
- Ability to work in a potentially stressful environment.
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and must pass required training and/or testing.
- Must comply with mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
- Must be able to perform duties involving standing, sitting, manual dexterity, climbing stairs and ladders, working on elevated platforms, talking, hearing, and seeing; occasionally lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must regularly use personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety footwear, and use additional protective equipment as needed.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associate of Applied Science degree in a technical field.
- Experience with harmonic analysis and power load shedding.
- Knowledge of power distribution system switching.
- HMI/PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals.
- Understanding of historical data collection systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical knowledge and guidance to designated interface groups.
- Coordinate between staff engineers, external technical representatives, power transmission and distribution representatives, operations, and maintenance personnel.
- Maintain control systems and participate in associated project development and implementation.
- Install, diagnose, repair, and support the reliability of industrial control equipment, including instrumentation, industrial communications, HMI, PLC, PC interfaces, protective relaying, power metering, and third-party equipment.
- Actively participate in safety and environmental programs and other programs determined by management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Eligible employees required to work on-site may receive a $750 monthly housing allowance, subject to program guidelines; company housing is also mentioned.
- 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.
- Discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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