Process Automation Technician II

About the role

At Freeport-McMoRan, we provide an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production, and supports a culture guided by our core values. In Chino, an open-pit copper mining complex in southwestern New Mexico, you'll find a collaborative environment where safety is paramount, all opinions are valued, and individuals are empowered to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Interface with staff engineers, external technical representatives, operations, and maintenance personnel.
• Provide automation system maintenance, electrical/instrumentation assistance, and associated programming for support.
• Install, diagnose, repair, and program industrial automation equipment (including instrumentation, industrial communications, process control systems, and third-party equipment).
• Run and optimize the process.
• Input samples into automated process lines and troubleshoot to identify and fix problems as required.
• Ensure assay quality by calibrating and maintaining automated equipment.
• Participate actively in safety and environmental programs and other programs determined by management.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved certified electronics, electrical, and/or instrumentation program, or
• Minimum of four (4) years' experience in electrical and/or instrumentation repair and maintenance.
• Strong technical knowledge in communication, interfaces, and protocols.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to comply with training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company.
• Experience demonstrating the required aptitude, including passing a written assessment where required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• An 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.
• Process control systems experience.

What We Offer

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $32.00 - $44.00/hour. 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.

Freeport-McMoRan offers:

• 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, and 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, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.