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, selecting, and maintaining instrumentation in the company's operations. This role involves designing maintenance plans, developing spare part strategies, and providing training to technicians. The engineer will also support the implementation of control narratives and manage vendor contracts, ensuring efficient operation of equipment and processes.

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.
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

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