Senior Process Automation Engineer

Freeport McMoRan•Green Valley, AZ

1d•$97,500 - $138,000•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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and five (5) years of related experience in engineering relevant to Process Automation or a related field including three (3) years of experience with regulatory and advanced control systems
OR Master’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in engineering relevant to Process Automation or a related field including three (3) years of experience with regulatory and advanced control systems
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.
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervision and leadership 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 systems
Familiarity with or training in NFPA 70, NEC, or Electrical Journeyman Training

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, management, direction, and advanced problem solving for Process Automation while reviewing and improving the performance of site Industrial Control Systems.
Lead and promote safety and environmental programs, communicate safety implications related to Process Automation, and direct Industrial Control System cybersecurity practices.
Lead and manage others by providing technical direction and guidance to direct reports on Process Automation Engineering topics.
Review engineering project proposals and designs to ensure work meets site Process Automation standards.
Guide performance of ICS hardware and software to identify automation‑driven improvements that enhance operator and operations effectiveness.
Direct implementation and maintenance of the Process Control Network while maintaining plant performance, cybersecurity, and historian systems.
Approve specialized analytical and advanced instrumentation solutions.
Manage automation equipment life‑cycle planning, proposals, and budget estimates.
Perform other duties as required.