Senior Process Automation Technician
About The Position
Under minimum supervision, the Senior Process Automation Technician troubleshoots, diagnoses, maintains, commissions, and improves site Industrial Control Systems (ICS). The role mentors junior technicians, engineers, and operators on Process Automation topics; follows and directs safety and environmental programs; and communicates safety implications related to Process Automation and ICS cybersecurity practices. The technician leads and mentors others, providing guidance and supervision when needed, and creates and reviews engineering documentation to ensure project work meets site standards. The position implements ICS hardware and software installations, identifies automation-based process improvement opportunities, and enhances operational effectiveness. It directs implementation and maintenance of the Process Control Network (PCN), supporting plant performance, cybersecurity, and historian systems. The technician responds promptly to plant issues and organizes troubleshooting efforts, specifies and installs advanced instrumentation for integration into ICS, participates in equipment life cycle management, develops plans and budgetary estimates, and manages projects. Other duties may be assigned as required. The position is based at Freeport-McMoRan's Bagdad operations in Arizona. The site offers subsidized housing and community amenities. The operation is described as a 24/7, 365-day operation, and employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift.
Requirements
- Complete an approved electrical/instrumentation certification program and have one year of experience in process automation repair and maintenance in an industrial setting; OR have five years of relevant experience in electrical, instrumentation, and/or Process Automation maintenance and troubleshooting in an industrial setting, including one year of Process Automation-specific maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Complete required academic and practical competencies, including Line of Progression requirements where applicable.
- Demonstrate aptitude and ability to pass written assessments based on technical skills and safety.
- Pass required training and/or testing.
- May be required to pass a medical exam.
Nice To Haves
- PLC, HMI, SCADA, and/or DCS manufacturer training or certification.
- Experience with plant process historians or similar database systems.
- Experience with ICS/PCN network architecture, communication, and security.
- Experience in or understanding of mining and mineral processing systems.
- Familiarity with NFPA 70 and NEC or Electrical Journeyman Training.
- Experience with process control loop tuning and optimization strategies.
- Experience with advanced process control techniques and applications.
- Working knowledge of industrial network architectures and communication protocols.
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, instrumentation drawings, and control diagrams.
- Experience commissioning, configuring, calibrating, and troubleshooting analog and digital instrumentation.
- Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation types, applications, and communication protocols.
- Advanced experience configuring and troubleshooting field instrumentation, devices, and sensors.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, commission, and improve site Industrial Control Systems.
- Mentor junior technicians, engineers, and operators on Process Automation topics.
- Follow and direct safety and environmental programs, and communicate safety implications of Process Automation and ICS cybersecurity practices.
- Lead and mentor others, providing guidance and supervision when needed.
- Create and review engineering documentation and ensure project work meets site standards.
- Implement ICS hardware and software installations.
- Identify process improvement opportunities through automation and enhance operational effectiveness.
- Direct implementation and maintenance of the Process Control Network to maintain plant performance, cybersecurity, and historian systems.
- Respond promptly to plant issues and organize troubleshooting efforts.
- Specify and install advanced instrumentation solutions for integration into ICS.
- Participate in equipment life cycle management, develop plans and budgetary estimates, and manage projects.
- 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 pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
- Internal progression opportunities.
- Subsidized-rate housing at the Bagdad operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
