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Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer

Freeport McMoRan
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

Why You Should Apply for This Job

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing employment that recognizes excellence and encourages safe production, with a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority. Apply Today!

Where You Will Work

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, and more. Our flexible work program allows employees to work virtually as well as come together in person when needed at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and / or one of our site locations. Employees can work remotely from most states in the U.S., with the exception of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the position shift to in-person (office / site) work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time, so long as the position meets the established eligibility for these benefits.

What You Will Do

  • Review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding Instrumentation and Control Systems during the various stages of a project such as : Feasibility Study, Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams, resolving technical issues / conflicts and ensuring adherence to project timelines and specifications.
  • Supports risk assessments, including PHA / HAZOP, LOPA / SIL assessment and SIL verification and review the safety requirement specification (SRS)
  • Use of technical judgment in making selections and adaptation of engineering alternatives during various stages of project implementation.
  • Support the company during the development / preparation of company discipline (instrumentation and controls) specification standards.
  • Develop both conceptual and detailed Instrumentation and Controls requirements including Instrumentation selection and guidelines to meet project requirements.
  • Work with the project team during various optimization efforts during various stages of project implementation.
  • Implement and monitor performance indicators, metrics for measurement of Instrumentation and Controls progress / schedule during various stages of project implementation.
  • Prepare Weekly / monthly reports to communicate project status and outcomes to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines, departments, and company installations / sites to provide technical support and recommendations during various stages of project implementation.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, regulations, and safety guidelines (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, IEC, ISA) various stages of project implementation.
  • Proficiency of Smart-Plant Instrumentation Instrument database.
  • Generate and review technical reports, specifications, and data sheets to support project implementation.
  • Interpreting P&I Drawings, review / checking loop diagrams, schematics, or other field instrumentation drawings.

What You Bring To Freeport

  • Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and five (5) years related experience in engineering relevant to Electrical or Instrumentation and Control
  • Master’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering relevant to Electrical or Instrumentation and Control
  • Experience with managing and working with Engineering Consultants and Contractors
  • Professional Engineer
  • Smart-Plant Instrumentation
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Engineering degree in Electrical or Instrumentation and Control
  • Ability to review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding Instrumentation and Control Systems (including Field Instruments and Valves)
  • Instrumentation and Controls engineering experience in a Mineral Processing Industry
  • Ten (10) years related experience in engineering relevant to Electrical or Instrumentation and Control
  • What We Offer You

    The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently  $98,000-$137,000. 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 incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance.  Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration.   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 auto, home and pet
  • Internal progression opportunities
  • Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
  • What We Require

    Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug / alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Please be advised 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 : $98,000 - $137,000

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