Process Automation Technician II

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     Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.     Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town  website  to learn more.  Description 
 Work with limited supervision to provide technical knowledge and guidance assisting with maintenance and repair of automation systems and associated circuitry. Provides installation, diagnostics, repair and programming of industrial automation systems and equipment. Interface with staff Engineers, external technical representatives, operations, and maintenance personnel Provide automation system maintenance, electrical/instrumentation assistance, and associated programming for support Provide installation, diagnostics, repair and programming of industrial automation equipment (i.e. instrumentation, industrial communications, DCS, HMI, PLC, PC interface, and third party equipment) Actively participate in safety and environmental programs and other programs determined by management Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications 
 Minimum Qualifications Completion of an approved Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation program; OR Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications and networking Strong technical knowledge in electronic communications interfaces and protocols Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics for trouble shooting and repair Valid State Driver's License Effective written and verbal communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company Ability to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime as business needs dictate Preferred High School diploma or GED Associates of Applied Science degree in a technical field HMI/PLC and/or DCS programming and troubleshooting experience Understanding of networking fundamentals Understanding of historical data collection systems Criteria/Conditions Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand,