Senior Process Automation Technician

Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Inc.•Bayard, NM

36d•$36 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, provides technical knowledge and guidance for designated interface groups. Provides installation, diagnostics, repair and reliability of industrial control systems and equipment. Interface between staff engineers, external technical representatives, operations, and maintenance personnel. Experience with control system maintenance and associated project development/implementation. Provides installation, diagnostics, repair and reliability of industrial control equipment (i.e. instrumentation, industrial communications, process control systems, and third party equipment). Actively participates in safety and environmental programs and other programs determined by management. Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

Completion of an approved electrical/instrumentation certification program and one (1) year of experience in process automation repair and maintenance in an industrial setting or
Five (5) years combination electrical/instrumentation or process automation repair and maintenance in an industrial setting with minimum (1) year of experience in process automation repair and maintenance in an industrial setting
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 mechanical aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and technical skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on technical skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge, as well as safety.
Ability to pass 75% of the Process Automation assessment
Experience in SCADA, HMI/PLC or DCS based control systems
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
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
Able to perform the essential functions of the job at the time of the job offer with or without reasonable accommodations

Nice To Haves

Reads, interprets, and creates electrical schematics and P&ID drawings.
Strong background in instrumentation: sensors, actuators, calibration, loop checks, HMI/PLC and/or DCS programming and troubleshooting experience
Experience in panel builds and wiring industrial enclosures.
Familiarity with machine motion control, robotic/servo systems and networking fundamentals
Vendor-specific certifications: ABB, Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Schneider Electric

Responsibilities

Provides technical knowledge and guidance for designated interface groups.
Provides installation, diagnostics, repair and reliability of industrial control systems and equipment.
Interface between staff engineers, external technical representatives, operations, and maintenance personnel.
Provides installation, diagnostics, repair and reliability of industrial control equipment (i.e. instrumentation, industrial communications, process control systems, and third party equipment).
Actively participates in safety and environmental programs and other programs determined by management.
Perform other duties as requested