Electrical Engineer II - Safford, AZ, US, 85548

Description

• Oversee and evaluate new and existing construction projects or safety risks and hazards company-wide
• Identify safety professionals for safety projects and provide support and oversight of the field project safety function
• Conduct risk management review of processes and projects in accordance with Process Safety Management/Risk Management Plan
• Develop and provide safety perspective for design and processes, make recommendations for new construction projects, operational improvements and renovations by recommending engineering solutions or elimination of hazards
• Provide onsite evaluation of existing process and equipment
• Review design plans and specifications, and prepare appropriate reports and presentations for management
• Conduct assessments on detailed exposure, facility design, and equipment and materials design
• Collaborate with site management and provide technical support on health and safety preventative measures in complying with Freeport-McMoRan, OSHA, MSHA, and other regulations and standards
• Proactively address health and safety issues and the risk associated with the design, construction, and modification of operating procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering, OR
• Master's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and two (2) years of related experience in Engineering
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Engineering
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Preferred

• Experience with SCADA design, programing, trouble shooting, installation, and utilization.
• Experience with Relay testing, settings development, trouble shooting, settings installation, and relay installation.
• Experience with SKM Power System Analysis Software
• 4-year Degree in Electrical Engineering or 5 years of extensive experience with relaying, SCADA systems, and/or SKM Software
• Valid Arizona State Driver's License
• Experience with VFDs, PLC, HMI, and Control Systems
• Experience working with low and medium voltage power systems
• Experience with AC and DC controls
• Experience with instrumentation devices

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 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