Wireless Network Engineer

Freeport-McMoRan•Phoenix, AZ

48d•$93,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

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. Apply Today! Where You Will Work Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. As a Hybrid employee, you’ll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in-person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements. Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or related field and, four (4) years of experience in the WLAN or LAN networking field, OR
High School Diploma or GED and, eight (8) years of experience in WLAN or LAN networking field
Must be willing and able to travel 60-70% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Cisco wireless certifications
Cisco network certifications
Cambium wireless certifications
Certified wireless expert (CWE) certifications
Three (3) or more years of experience in indoor or outdoor 802.11 WiFi systems
Three (3) or more years of experience with switch/route network protocols
Experience with licensed and unlicensed microwave radio systems
Experience with wireless site surveys and survey tools (ie. NetAlly or Ekahau)
Experience and understanding of 802.11 protocols.
Extensive understanding of Infrastructure design and support concepts.

Responsibilities

Provide tier 2 technical support on WLAN and LAN infrastructure. Includes technical support on critical applications and systems.
Collaborate with site MIS teams to oversee and assist with WLAN and LAN projects, updates, and planned changes.
Conduct thorough analysis of service results and respond to any escalated service delivery issues in a timely manner.
Work effectively with other MIS teams and outsourcing provider(s) to ensure technology solutions are effectively managed and performed.
Collaborate with Sr. Wireless Engineer(s) and/or Architect to design solutions and create implementation / support models for technology encompassing a specific specialization or platform.
Review and/or create reports to ensure all services are completely and successfully delivered. Proactively intervene to correct problems when they are encountered. Use metrics to improve processes.
Interface with the business users to elicit and define network communications requirements.
Works on complex issues and implements solutions through individual effort buy may delegate more routine tasks to others.
Often collaborates with functional or site leaders and has some interaction with external colleagues.
Works under moderate supervision and has some latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines that may impact department or individual work group.
Contributes to budget preparation by supplying costs and recommendations.
Manages a function or specific program(s) or project(s).