Process Automation Engineering Specialist II : Morenci, AZ, US, 85540

Description

Under general supervision, troubleshoot process automation solutions to support Operators and Process Engineers.

• Troubleshoot discrete, continuous and advanced control, controller equipment and software, and the HMI
• Investigate the root cause(s) of poor performing processes, identify any process automation contributors, and execute corrective actions
• Troubleshoot alarm systems
• Troubleshoot basic process instrumentation (basic sensors and actuation)
• Troubleshoot PCS industrial communication networks and the plant historian
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of Engineering experience relevant to Process Automation, OR
• Bachelor's degree in a Scientific discipline and three (3) years of Engineering experience relevant to Process Automation, OR
• Master's degree in a Scientific discipline and two (2) years of Engineering experience relevant to Process Automation

Preferred

• None

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the course of the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws