Autonomous Controls Specialist I

About the role

At Freeport-McMoRan, you'll find a collaborative environment focused on safety, innovation, and growth. Bagdad operations in Arizona offer a family-friendly atmosphere with numerous amenities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates shift activities for autonomous haul truck mining operations
• Works closely with the Senior Autonomous Controls Specialist to ensure safe, efficient, and goal-aligned mining activities
• Executes the mine plan through the Command system, assisting with autonomous haulage activities, monitoring system performance, and addressing issues
• Delivers KPIs by tracking daily autonomous haulage metrics, identifying issues, and assisting with real-time adjustments
• Coordinates shift decision-making and execution, prioritizing tasks and responding to changing conditions
• Communicates shift updates across teams, sharing information on system status, changes in plans, and key decisions
• Aids in shift transitions by documenting activities, issues, and updates and supporting clear handoffs

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years of combined experience in mining, heavy industry, dispatch, fleet management systems, autonomy, project management, data analytics, continuous improvement, or data-driven methodology
• Associate’s degree in Automated Industrial Technology, Industrial Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control Technology, Business, Operations Management, Project Management, Computer Information Systems, Data Analytics, Mining Technology, or related field with 3 years of combined experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mining Technology, Mechatronics Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, GIS, Business, Operations Management, Autonomous Systems Engineering, Project Management, or related field with 1 year of combined experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Fleet Management Systems such as MineStar Fleet and/or Modular Mining Dispatch
• Diverse work experience in various areas of the mining processes
• Conflict management and influencing others
• Negotiation skills

What We Offer

• Estimated annual pay range: $75,000 - $104,000
• 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

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, including shift work at a 24/7, 365-day operation