Automation Technician II Job at Freeport McMoRan
Freeport McMoRan Claypool, AZ 85532
Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world’s largest publicly traded copper producers, the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.
We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.
Description
Work with limited supervision to provide technical knowledge and guidance assisting with maintenance and repair of automation systems and associated circuitry. Provides installation, diagnostics, repair and programming of industrial automation systems and equipment.
Interface with staff Engineers, external technical representatives, operations, and maintenance personnel- Provide automation system maintenance, electrical/instrumentation assistance, and associated programming for support
- Provide installation, diagnostics, repair and programming of industrial automation equipment (i.e. instrumentation, industrial communications, DCS, HMI, PLC, PC interface, and third party equipment)
- Actively participate in safety and environmental programs and other programs determined by management
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of an approved Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation program; OR- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications and networking
- Strong technical knowledge in electronic communications 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
Preferred
High School diploma or GED- Associates of Applied Science degree in a technical field
- HMI/PLC and/or DCS 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 workday
- May be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime as business needs dictate
- Personal 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
In order to receive full consideration for an interview, candidates must include all experience on their resume that indicates they have successfully met all the minimum requirements listed in this posting
Compensation:
The estimated pay range for this role is currently $30.00 - $41.00/hour.
Safety / Work Conditions:
Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:
- Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
- Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).
Equal Opportunity Employer
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