Control Systems Analyst II

Freeport-McMoRan; Bayard (NM); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Control Systems Analyst II in Bayard, NM. The role focuses on administering and supporting industrial automation IT infrastructure, ensuring MIS policy compliance and contributing to project modifications. It offers a collaborative environment with emphasis on safety and growth.

Responsibilities include audits, design validation for automation systems, and training MIS staff. The team supports process control staff and vendors, aiming for continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Associates degree in Information Systems with 6 years in automation and IT support.
• High School diploma or GED with 8 years in automation, IT LAN administration, or support.
• Two years of LAN administration experience, including servers, backups and patching.
• Process Data Historian experience (AspenTech InfoPlus.21, OSI PI, etc.).
• Must be customer service‑oriented with good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support industrial automation IT infrastructure, including Active Directory, backups, and patching.
• Audit IT infrastructure to ensure MIS policy alignment.
• Assist in providing IT design and validation for automation with Sr. Control Systems Analyst.
• Interface with process control staff for project and system modifications.
• Provide training and support to MIS staff regarding automation and IT infrastructure.
• Support budget development for normal IT hardware refresh cycles within control systems.
• Assist process control staff, engineering, vendors and contractors to ensure MIS policy compliance.
• Promote Safety and Environmental programs and site goals.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems/CS/Engineering

Associates degree in Information Systems

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Windows OS

Backup software

LAN administration tools

Job description

Control Systems Analyst II

Requisition ID: 147642

Location:

Bayard, NM, US, 88023

Category: Information Systems

Why You Should Apply For This Job:

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.

Where You Will Work

Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching.

The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver Cityto learn more.

What You Will Do

• Administration and support of industrial automation and control systems IT infrastructure to include oversight of process control Active Directory domain, backups, anti-virus and patching.
• Perform internal audits to ensure industrial automation and control systems IT infrastructure, procedures and practices align with industry standards and MIS policy.
• Assist in providing IT infrastructure design and validation for automation and control systems in conjunction with Sr. Control Systems Analyst.
• Interface with process control staff for project and system modification support.
• Provide training and support to process control, engineering and internal MIS staff regarding industrial automation systems and associated IT infrastructure.
• Provides continuous improvement for industrial automation and control systems IT infrastructure through reviews of system designs and assists in budget development for normal IT hardware refresh cycles within the control systems.
• Provides additional support and guidance to Control Systems Analyst I.
• Assist process control staff, engineering, vendors and contractors to ensure compliance with MIS policy and standards.
• Actively participate and promote Safety and Environmental programs, ensure MIS policy compliance and site operational goals.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or an Engineering discipline and three (3) years of experience in an Engineering, Systems Administration or Technology Support role, OR
• Associates degree in Information Systems or related discipline and Six (6) years of experience in any combination of industrial automation and control systems, IT LAN administration, software troubleshooting, computer systems maintenance and application support OR,
• High School diploma or GED and eight (8) years of experience in any combination of industrial automation and control systems, IT LAN administration, software troubleshooting, computer systems maintenance and application support.
• Two years of experience with LAN administration functions to include server hardware/virtualization, backups, patching, anti-virus and security or industrial automation and control systems experience.
• Process Data Historian experience (AspenTech InfoPlus.21, OSI PI, etc.)
• Must be customer service-oriented and possess good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications

• IT LAN Administration or Industrial Automation and Control System experience.
• LAN Administration experience (Microsoft Windows, BackupExec or other backup software, OS patching, etc.)
• Industrial Automation and Control Systems experience (DCS, PLC, SCADA, RTU, etc.)
• Process Data Historian experience (Aspentech Infoplus.21, PI, etc.)

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.

• 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
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer