Power Automation Technician

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Morenci operations in Arizona seeks an Electrical/Instrumentation technician to provide installation, diagnostics and repair of industrial control systems. The role interfaces with staff engineers, operations, and maintenance to ensure reliability and safety of all control equipment.

Minimum five years of experience or an approved certification program is required. On-site work includes exposure to mining and industrial environments with full safety training and housing

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved electrical/instrumentation certification program or minimum of five years electrical/instrumentation repair experience in an industrial setting.
• Requires completion of internal certification within one year of hire.
• Experience with SCADA and HMI/PLC based control systems.
• Experience with protective relaying and power metering.
• Ability to read and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide installation, diagnostics, repair and reliability of industrial control systems and equipment.
• Serve as interface between staff engineers, external technical representatives, and operations personnel.
• Participate in safety and environmental programs and other management-directed programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Control systems

SCADA

HMI/PLC

Instrumentation

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical/instrumentation certification

High School diploma or GED

Associates of Applied Science in technical field

Tools

SCADA

HMI/PLC

Power metering

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

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

Under minimal supervision, provides technical knowledge and guidance for designated interface groups. Provides installation, diagnostics, repair and reliability of industrial control systems and equipment.

• Interface between staff engineers, external technical representatives, power transmission and distribution representatives, operations, and maintenance personnel. Experience with control system maintenance and associated project development/implementation
• Provides installation, diagnostics, repair and reliability of industrial control equipment (i.e. instrumentation, industrial communications, HMI, PLC, PC interface, protective relaying, power metering, and third party equipment)
• Actively participates in safety and environmental programs and other programs determined by management
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring To Freeport

• Completion of an approved electrical/instrumentation certification program and/or minimum of five (5) years electrical/instrumentation repair and maintenance in an industrial setting
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
• Completion of designated internal certification program within one year of hire
• Experience in SCADA and HMI/PLC based control systems
• Experience in protective relaying and power metering
• Experience with acceptance/commissioning of substation equipment.
• Strong technical knowledge in communication, interfaces and protocols
• Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics for trouble shooting and repair
• Valid State Driver's License
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime as business needs dictate
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job at the time of the job offer with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED
• Associates of Applied Science Degree in a technical field
• Experience with harmonic analysis and power load shedding
• Knowledge of power distribution system switching HMI/PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Understanding of networking fundamentals Understanding of historical data collection systems

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment

Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workdayPersonal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety foot wear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and 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

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently$35.00 - $47.00/hour. 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.

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
• 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.