On-Site Process Automation Engineer I | ICS/SCADA

Freeport-McMoRan; Empire (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Process Automation Engineer I to collaborate on troubleshooting and optimizing site Industrial Control Systems at the Henderson mine and mill, located west of Denver and near Empire. You will work under supervision, following safety practices and contributing to process improvements through automation.

The role emphasizes understanding instrumentation, plant historians, and ICS/PCN networks, with opportunities for growth in a mining environment and potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline.
• Preferred: PLC, HMI, SCADA and/or DCS 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 systems.
• Familiarity with or training in NFPA70, NEC, or Electrical Journeyman Training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within Process Automation to troubleshoot and improve the performance of site ICS.
• Follow safety and environmental programs and practices.
• Direct ICS cybersecurity practices and policies for Process Automation.
• Coordinate on Process Automation engineering topics and projects.
• Develop understanding of advanced instrumentation solutions and lifecycle planning.
• Support budget estimates and proposals for site projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

DCS

ICS/PCN network architecture

NFPA70/NEC training

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Process Automation Engineer I to collaborate on troubleshooting and optimizing site Industrial Control Systems at the Henderson mine and mill, located west of Denver and near Empire. You will work under supervision, following safety practices and contributing to process improvements through automation.

The role emphasizes understanding instrumentation, plant historians, and ICS/PCN networks, with opportunities for growth in a mining environment and potential