Senior Process Automation Engineer

Freeport McMoRan•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$97,500 - $138,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Process Automation Engineer provides leadership, management, direction, and advanced problem solving for Process Automation while reviewing and improving site Industrial Control Systems (ICS). The role leads safety and environmental programs, communicates safety implications related to Process Automation, and directs ICS cybersecurity practices. The position provides technical direction and guidance to direct reports on Process Automation Engineering topics, reviews engineering project proposals and designs for compliance with site Process Automation standards, and guides evaluation of ICS hardware and software to identify automation-driven improvements to operator and operational effectiveness. The engineer directs implementation and maintenance of the Process Control Network while maintaining plant performance, cybersecurity, and historian systems. The role also approves specialized analytical and advanced instrumentation solutions, manages automation equipment life-cycle planning, proposals, and budget estimates, and performs other duties as required. The position is hybrid, with a requirement to work on-site at least three days per week and travel up to 50% domestically and up to 10% internationally as business needs require. The role is based in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and five years of related engineering experience relevant to Process Automation or a related field, including three years of experience with regulatory and advanced control systems; alternatively, a master’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three years of related experience, including three years with regulatory and advanced control systems.
Ability to work on-site a minimum of three days per week.
Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and up to 10% internationally as business needs require.
Successful completion of mandatory pre-employment drug testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervision and leadership experience.
PLC, HMI, SCADA, and/or DCS manufacturer 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.
Review and improve the performance of site Industrial Control Systems.
Lead and promote safety and environmental programs and communicate Process Automation safety implications.
Direct Industrial Control System cybersecurity practices.
Provide technical direction and guidance to direct reports on Process Automation Engineering topics.
Review engineering project proposals and designs to ensure they meet site Process Automation standards.
Guide evaluation of ICS hardware and software to identify automation-driven improvements to operator and operational 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.

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 insurance plans for auto, home, and pet.
Internal progression opportunities.
Eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance.