Process Automation Technician II

Freeport-McMoRan•Morenci, AZ

1d•$30 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Work with limited supervision to provide technical knowledge and guidance assisting with maintenance and repair of automation systems and associated circuitry. Provides installation, diagnostics, repair and programming of industrial automation systems and equipment. Interface with staff Engineers, external technical representatives, operations, and maintenance personnel Provide automation system maintenance, electrical/instrumentation assistance, and associated programming for support Provide installation, diagnostics, repair and programming of industrial automation equipment (i.e. instrumentation, industrial communications, DCS, HMI, PLC, PC interface, and third party equipment) Actively participate in safety and environmental programs and other programs determined by management Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Completion of an approved Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation program; OR Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance
Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications and networking
Strong technical knowledge in electronic communications interfaces and protocols
Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics for trouble shooting and repair
Valid State Driver's License
Effective written and verbal communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company
Ability to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime as business needs dictate
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday
May be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation
Ability to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime as business needs dictate
Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety foot wear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and other protective equipment as required
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.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED
Associates of Applied Science degree in a technical field
HMI/PLC and/or DCS programming and troubleshooting experience
Understanding of networking fundamentals
Understanding of historical data collection systems

Responsibilities

Provide technical knowledge and guidance assisting with maintenance and repair of automation systems and associated circuitry.
Provide installation, diagnostics, repair and programming of industrial automation systems and equipment.
Interface with staff Engineers, external technical representatives, operations, and maintenance personnel.
Provide automation system maintenance, electrical/instrumentation assistance, and associated programming for support.
Provide installation, diagnostics, repair and programming of industrial automation equipment (i.e. instrumentation, industrial communications, DCS, HMI, PLC, PC interface, and third party equipment).
Actively participate in safety and environmental programs and other programs determined by management.
Perform other duties as assigned.