Senior Instrumentation Engineer

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!

Where You Will Work

Our Miami smelter and rod plant is nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company’s Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulfuric acid for our North American leaching operations.   Arizona ’ s Globe-Miami   historic mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The Tri-Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales, including Walmart, Safeway, Fry ’ s and other local stores. Here, our employees and their families can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere. Visit to learn more.

What You Will Do

• Specify and select instruments following company standards and operational requirements.
• Design the maintenance plan of instruments. Develop spare part strategies and BOM lists.
• Maintain engineering documents including instrument data sheets, P&IDs and PFDs.
• Provide training and guidance to technicians to perform installation, calibration, troubleshooting, replacement, and integration of instruments in control networks.
• Develop and implement the life cycle program of instruments, communication networks and I/O devices following vendor recommendations and company standards.
• Support implementation and improvements of control narratives in coordination with operations and process automation to efficiently operate equipment or processes.
• May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline from an accredited engineering program, and five (5) years related experience in engineering relevant to Electrical or Instrumentation, OR
• Master’s degree in appropriate Engineering discipline from an accredited engineering program and three (3) years related experience in engineering relevant to Electrical or Instrumentation.
• Ability to specify and select instrumentation.
• Skilled in budget preparation, monitoring and administration.
• Must be knowledgeable of multiple communication platforms and protocols including but not limited to Hart, Devicenet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet-I/P, profibus DP, profinet.
• Must be knowledgeable of network, PLC or DCS hardware and software, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI).
• Must be knowledgeable of installation, configuration, calibration and maintenance of process instruments (level, flow, density, weight, pressure, temperature, actuators, PH, metal detection, gas and others)
• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of electronics with an understanding of mechanical and process engineering techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Skill in managing large/complex engineering projects.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Robotics, Mechatronics, Valve maintenance
• MSHA, NFPA
• Office, Data Analysis
• Proficient with process instruments (level, flow, density, weight, pressure, temperature, actuators, PH, metal detection, gas and others)
• Experience in mining industry

What We Offer You 

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $101,000-$141,000 . 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. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role. 

• 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 pet, auto, home and vehicle 
• Internal progression opportunities 
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! 
  

 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.  
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

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