Senior Supervisor Electrical - Process Automation

$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 Supervisor Electrical - Process Automation at Freeport-McMoRan is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of an assigned work unit within the Miami smelter and rod plant. This role involves coordinating production shifts, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and supervising first-line or shift supervisors. The position requires a strong focus on operational efficiency, safety adherence, and effective communication across various operational and staff areas.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and control the safe and efficient operation of an assigned work unit through subordinate Supervisors.
• Ensure continued operations of production shifts through execution of the production plan and schedules.
• Provide Operations input for production and maintenance planning.
• Ensure adherence to correct safety and operating procedures and compliance with appropriated federal and state laws and regulations.
• Inspect assigned work units to ensure schedules and objectives are attained.
• Coordinate daily with other Operational and staff areas, including Maintenance, Processing, Engineering, Safety, Environmental, and Sales.
• Directly supervise first-line or shift Supervisors.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience, OR a Bachelor's degree in a technical mining related discipline and three (3) years of operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
• Skilled in resolving day-to-day questions/problems regarding equipment, materials, methods and procedures needed to complete projects.
• Skilled in budget preparation, monitoring and administration.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice-to-haves

• Detailed understanding and application of standardized documentation for PLC and HMI design specification.
• Detailed understanding and application of process optimization programs, corrects problems, and improves tuning.
• Detailed understanding and application of the network design.
• Detailed understanding and application of inter-device communication specifications.
• Detailed understanding and application of designs for industrial networks.
• Detailed understanding and application of vendor software packages, example: Automation Builder.
• Utilizes data from the historian to identify/troubleshoot problems.
• Is able to create/modify basic historical data points.
• Understands in detail the types of data compression/archive methods.
• Leads safety discussions.
• Coordinates with operations staff on a daily basis to understand their problems and update them on PA progress.
• Coordinates with E+I staff to identify problems.
• Coordinates shutdown activities for PA.
• Coordinates with MIS to identify problems with the PCN.
• Mentors junior engineers and technicians in many competency areas.
• Manages and provides project support for conceptual design of plants and improvement projects.

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