Senior Instrumentation Engineer

$98,000 - $137,000/Yr

Freeport-McMoRan - Claypool, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Claypool, AZ

Mining (except Oil and Gas)

About the position

The Senior Instrumentation Engineer at Freeport-McMoRan is responsible for specifying and selecting instruments, designing maintenance plans, and providing training and guidance to technicians. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the efficient operation of instrumentation and control networks within the company's Miami smelter and rod plant, which processes copper concentrate and is a key source of sulphuric acid for North American operations.

Responsibilities

• Specify and select instruments following company standards and operational requirements.
• Design the maintenance plan of instruments and develop spare part strategies and BOM lists.
• Maintain engineering documents including instrument data sheets, P&IDs, and PFDs.
• Provide training and guidance to technicians for 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.
• Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• 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 a Master's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience.
• Ability to specify and select instrumentation.
• Skilled in budget preparation, monitoring, and administration.
• Knowledgeable of multiple communication platforms and protocols including Hart, Devicenet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet-I/P, profibus DP, profinet.
• Knowledgeable of network, PLC or DCS hardware and software, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI).
• Knowledgeable of installation, configuration, calibration, and maintenance of process instruments.
• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of electronics with an understanding of mechanical and process engineering techniques.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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