Location: El Paso, TX
Salary: $88,000.00 USD Annually - $120,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Title: Process Automation Engineering SpecialistLocation: El Paso, 79915Contact: Email resume to David Kellogg, Sr. Recruiter at the Judge Group - Where You Will Work Our clients rod and refining plant in El Paso, Texas, is a key contributor to their ranking as one of the world's largest manufacturers of continuous cast copper rod - a main material used in the manufacturing of wire and cable products. The refinery has the potential to operate at an annual production capacity of about 900 million pounds of copper cathode, which is sufficient to refine all the copper anode we produce at our Miami operations in Arizona. The refinery also produces nickel carbonate, copper telluride and autoclaved slimes material containing gold, silver, platinum and palladium.
The beautiful city of El Paso features three universities, many community colleges and numerous schools. Some popular attractions include the International Museum of Art, National Border Patrol Museum and Franklin Mountain State Park. There are many shopping centers, parks, hiking trails and numerous restaurants for our employees and their families to enjoy.
Description
Under general supervision, collaborate with others to give direction on and improve performance of site Industrial Control Systems.
- Follows and promotes Freeport-McMoRan safety and environmental programs and practices, communicates safety implications related to Process Automation (PA) and directs Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity practices and policies.
- Gives directions on Process Automation engineering topics and projects.
- Develops and participates in engineering project proposals, and engineering designs, and has ability to verify the quality of project work meets site Process Automation standards.
- Maintains the performance of ICS hardware and software. Participates in identifying opportunities to implement process improvement and optimization through automation while improving Operator and Operations effectiveness.
- Participates in the implementation and maintenance of the Process Control Network (PCN) while maintaining plant performance, cyber security, and plant historian systems.
- Specifies and reviews specialized, analytical and advanced instrumentation solutions to be integrated into the site ICS.
- Participates in Process Automation equipment life cycle management and develops plans proposals, and budgetary estimates to ensure equipment remains current and up to date.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- 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 Qualifications:
- PLC, HMI, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and/or Distributed Control Systems (DCS) manufacture training or certification
- Experience with plant process historians or similar database storage and retrieval systems
- Experience with ICS/PCN network architecture, communication and security
- Experience in or understanding of mining and mineral processing and systems
- Familiarity with or training in NFPA 70 and NEC or Electrical Journeyman Training
Criteria/Conditions:
- 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 allowed by applicable state laws
What We Offer You The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently
$87,500 - $120,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.
- 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, holiday pay, parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
- Internal progression opportunities
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