Control Systems Analyst II

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; New Mexico; On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in New Mexico seeks an IT professional to administer and support industrial automation IT infrastructure. You will audit MIS policy, assist with design/validation, and train staff across process control and MIS teams. The role involves collaboration with control systems and engineers to meet safety and site goals.

The position emphasizes strong LAN administration, process historian experience, and customer-focused support in a 24/7 mining environment in Silver City area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IS/CS/Engineering with 3+ years in IT/Engineering support.
• Associate degree with 6+ years in automation or IT support.
• High School diploma with 8+ years in automation/IT support.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support industrial automation IT infrastructure including Active Directory, backups, antivirus, and patching.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure MIS policy alignment.
• Assist in design and validation of automation IT infrastructure with Control Systems.
• Interface with process control staff for project support.
• Provide training and support on automation IT infrastructure for staff.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of control systems IT infrastructure and budgets.
• Support and guide junior staff and contractors to MIS policy compliance.
• Participate in safety and environmental programs and site goals.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

LAN administration

Process Data Historian

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering

Associates degree in Information Systems or related discipline

High School diploma or GED

Tools

LAN administration tools

Backups/patching/security

Job description

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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 City to 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
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

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