Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer

About the role

Freeport-McMoRan is dedicated to offering an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production, and supports a culture guided by core values. Join us in a collaborative environment where safety is paramount, opinions are valued, and career growth is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Review, investigate, and develop appropriate recommendations regarding Instrumentation and Control Systems during the feasibility study, basic engineering, and detailed engineering phases.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams, resolving technical issues and conflicts while ensuring adherence to project timelines and specifications.
• Support risk assessments, including PHA/HAZOP, LOPA/SIL assessment, and SIL verification and review the safety requirement specification (SRS).
• Use technical judgment in making selections and adapting engineering alternatives during various stages of project implementation.
• Support the company in developing 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 measuring Instrumentation and Controls progress and 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) during various stages of project implementation.
• Proficiency in Smart-Plant Instrumentation Instrument database.
• Generate and review technical reports, specifications, and data sheets to support project implementation.
• Interpret P&I Drawings, review/check loop diagrams, schematics, or other field instrumentation drawings.

Requirements

• 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.
• Professional Engineer certification.
• Experience with managing and working with Engineering Consultants and Contractors.
• Preferred qualifications include Engineering degree in Electrical or Instrumentation and Control, Instrumentation and Controls engineering experience in a Mineral Processing Industry.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Professional Engineer certification.
• Experience with managing and working with Engineering Consultants and Contractors.
• Preferred qualifications include Engineering degree in Electrical or Instrumentation and Control, Instrumentation and Controls engineering experience in a Mineral Processing Industry.

Skills

• Technical expertise in Instrumentation and Control Systems.
• Ability to manage and work with Engineering Consultants and Contractors.
• Strong proficiency in Smart-Plant Instrumentation Instrument database.
• Experience interpreting P&I Drawings, reviewing loop diagrams, schematics, or other field instrumentation drawings.

Benefits

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $105,000-$145,000. 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.

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, parental leave.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet.
• Internal progression opportunities.

Pay

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $105,000-$145,000. 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.

Schedule

In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths, and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration.