Process Automation Engineer I: ICS & Plant Optimization

Freeport-McMoRan

Bayard (NM)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 104,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) matching
Paid time off

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Process Automation Engineer I in Bayard, NM. You will collaborate with the Process Automation team to troubleshoot and improve ICS performance, ensuring safety and environmental compliance while supporting cybersecurity practices and site standards.

The role involves engineering project proposals, design work, and life-cycle planning. You will develop understanding of advanced instrumentation, support budget estimates, and contribute to process optimization through

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is required for the role.
  • Experience with plant process historians or similar database storage and retrieval systems.
  • Experience with ASP or PCN network architecture, communication, and security.
  • Experience in mining and mineral processing systems.
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70, NEC, or Electrical Journeyman Training.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Process Automation teams to troubleshoot and improve ICS performance.
  • Follow safety/environmental programs and communicate safety implications.
  • Coordinate on Process Automation topics and project designs; apply site standards.
  • Troubleshoot IC hardware and software; identify opportunities for process optimization.
  • Support life-cycle planning with proposals and budget estimates.

Skills

PLC, HMI, SCADA/DCS training
SCADA/DS experience
Networking security (ASP/PCN)
Mining & mineral processing knowledge
NFPA 70/NEC training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Process Automation Engineer I in Bayard, NM. You will collaborate with the Process Automation team to troubleshoot and improve ICS performance, ensuring safety and environmental compliance while supporting cybersecurity practices and site standards.

The role involves engineering project proposals, design work, and life-cycle planning. You will develop understanding of advanced instrumentation, support budget estimates, and contribute to process optimization through

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