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Process Automation Engineer I

Freeport McMoRan
Bagdad, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2025

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. Apply Today!

Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction / electrowinning plants in the world.  Visit the  Bagdad town websi te  to learn more.

What You Will Do

  • Maintain the performance of the process control system by identifying and reporting poor performing process areas and process automation components or platforms
  • Identify and report poor performing processes by having process understanding of mineral, chemical, and / or concentrate processing systems.
  • Identify and report poor performing regulatory or advanced control, controller equipment, software issues, and human machine interface problems.
  • Identify and report faulty process instrumentation by having understanding of basic sensors and actuation.
  • Identify and report issues with process control systems communication and plant historians.
  • Understanding of alarm philosophy and alarm performance metrics.
  • Perform other duties as required

What You Bring To Freeport

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline no experience required
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronic
  • 1 year of process control systems experience
  • What We Offer You

    The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  $76,000-$104,000.  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. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

  • 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

    Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants.  If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.

    Salary : $76,000 - $104,000

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