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Freeport-McMoRan
Chief Process Automation Engineer
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What they do
An Automation Engineer develops and implements testing strategies and toolsets with the goal of increasing process automation. Establishes appropriate measures to validate and report on software quality. Designs and implements test automation to improve system reliability and stability. Designs and supports frameworks for test infrastructure. Provides automation expertise and mentoring.
$125,035 / year median in Arizona
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Where You Will Work Sierrita operations is located just 20 miles from Tucson - Arizona's second-largest city. Its cutting-edge mine training facility, with state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and advanced simulators, equips our people with the skills, expertise and knowledge to excel. Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters as well as numerous local attractions. Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other notable community staples are several schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks, shopping centers and more. Visit sahuaritaaz.gov and tucsonaz.gov to learn more. What You Will Do Provide leadership, management, strategic plan development and organization of resources for Process Automation Engineering and site Industrial Control Systems. Responsible for establishing and enforcing safe practices for all Process Automation (PA) personnel and plant equipment including developing and enforcing all cyber security policies relating to Industrial Control System (ICS's). Sets vision and expectation for site Process Automation team and represents Process Automation in site leadership decision making. Directs site leadership on performance of plant processes through process optimization and instrumentation specifications and initiatives. Responsible for annual expense and capital budgeting for Process Automation services. Establishes policies and best practices for maintaining the integrity of the Process Control Network (PCN) and collaborates with Management Information Services (MIS) to develop and enforce standards and policies. Perform other duties as required. Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline and seven (7) years' experience in engineering or related scientific field relevant to Process Automation, including lead or supervisory experience, OR Master's degree in an Engineering discipline and five (5) years' experience in engineering or related scientific field relevant to Process Automation, including lead or supervisory experience Proficient in Emerson Delta V and Rockwell Allen Bradley industrial control systems and HMIs Proficient in Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP/IP, and Modbus RTU communications protocols Familiar with