Industrial Automation Engineer II - Mining Ops

Freeport-McMoRan; Bayard (NM); On-site; USD 87,500 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Process Automation Engineer II to lead direction on automation topics, engineer projects, and maintain ICS hardware and software at the Chino copper operation in New Mexico. The role emphasizes safety, cyber security, and performance optimization within a 24/7 facility.

Qualified candidates bring a bachelor’s (or master’s) in engineering with related Process Automation experience and a track record in PLC/SCADA/DCS systems, with readiness for site leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline with 3 years related Process Automation experience.
• Master’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline with 2 years related Process Automation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Process Automation systems and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct and improve performance of site Industrial Control Systems under supervision.
• Promote safety and environmental programs and practices related to Process Automation.
• Maintain ICS hardware/software and support plant performance and cyber security.
• Develop project proposals, designs, and lifecycle management plans with budget estimates.

Skills

Process Automation

Engineering

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

DCS

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Process Automation Engineer II to lead direction on automation topics, engineer projects, and maintain ICS hardware and software at the Chino copper operation in New Mexico. The role emphasizes safety, cyber security, and performance optimization within a 24/7 facility.

Qualified candidates bring a bachelor’s (or master’s) in engineering with related Process Automation experience and a track record in PLC/SCADA/DCS systems, with readiness for site leadership and