Process Automation Technician II

Freeport-McMoRan•Bayard, NM

2d•$32 - $44•Onsite

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. The Chino complex is an open-pit copper mining operation in southwestern New Mexico, consisting of a concentrator and a solvent extraction/electrowinning plant. The community of Silver City offers various amenities and a pleasant climate.

Requirements

Completion of an approved certified electronics, electrical and/or instrumentation program OR Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in electrical and/or instrumentation repair and maintenance.
Strong technical knowledge in communication, interfaces and protocols.
Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics for trouble shooting and repair.
Effective written and verbal communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company.
Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge, as well as safety.

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.
Process control systems experience

Responsibilities

Interface with staff engineers, external technical representatives, operations, and maintenance personnel.
Provide automation system maintenance, electrical/instrumentation assistance, and associated programming for support.
Provides installation, diagnostics, repair and programming of industrial automation equipment (i.e. instrumentation, industrial communications, process control systems, and third-party equipment).
Run and optimize the process.
Input samples into the automated process lines and troubleshoot to identify problems and fix them as required.
Ensures assay quality by calibration and maintenance of automated equipment.
Actively participates in safety and environmental programs and other programs determined by management.
Perform other duties as required.