Freeport-McMoRan · 2 weeks ago
Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer
Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence and encourages safe production. The Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer will review and develop recommendations regarding Instrumentation and Control Systems, provide technical guidance to project teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Mining
Responsibilities
Review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding Instrumentation and Control Systems during the various stages of a project such as: Feasibility Study, Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering
Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams, resolving technical issues/conflicts and ensuring adherence to project timelines and specifications
Supports risk assessments, including PHA/HAZOP, LOPA/SIL assessment and SIL verification and review the safety requirement specification (SRS)
Use of technical judgment in making selections and adaptation of engineering alternatives during various stages of project implementation
Support the company during the development/preparation of company discipline (instrumentation and controls) specification standards
Develop both conceptual and detailed Instrumentation and Controls requirements including Instrumentation selection and guidelines to meet project requirements
Work with the project team during various optimization efforts during various stages of project implementation
Implement and monitor performance indicators, metrics for measurement of Instrumentation and Controls progress/schedule during various stages of project implementation
Prepare Weekly/monthly reports to communicate project status and outcomes to stakeholders
Collaborate with other disciplines, departments, and company installations/sites to provide technical support and recommendations during various stages of project implementation
Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, regulations, and safety guidelines (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, IEC, ISA) various stages of project implementation
Proficiency of Smart-Plant Instrumentation Instrument database
Generate and review technical reports, specifications, and data sheets to support project implementation
Interpreting P&I Drawings, review/checking loop diagrams, schematics, or other field instrumentation drawings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and five (5) years related experience in engineering relevant to Electrical or Instrumentation and Control
OR
Master's degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering relevant to Electrical or Instrumentation and Control
Experience with managing and working with Engineering Consultants and Contractors
Professional Engineer
Smart-Plant Instrumentation
Proficiency of Smart-Plant Instrumentation Instrument database
Review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding Instrumentation and Control Systems during the various stages of a project such as: Feasibility Study, Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering
Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams, resolving technical issues/conflicts and ensuring adherence to project timelines and specifications
Supports risk assessments, including PHA/HAZOP, LOPA/SIL assessment and SIL verification and review the safety requirement specification (SRS)
Use of technical judgment in making selections and adaptation of engineering alternatives during various stages of project implementation
Support the company during the development/preparation of company discipline (instrumentation and controls) specification standards
Develop both conceptual and detailed Instrumentation and Controls requirements including Instrumentation selection and guidelines to meet project requirements
Work with the project team during various optimization efforts during various stages of project implementation
Implement and monitor performance indicators, metrics for measurement of Instrumentation and Controls progress/schedule during various stages of project implementation
Prepare Weekly/monthly reports to communicate project status and outcomes to stakeholders
Collaborate with other disciplines, departments, and company installations/sites to provide technical support and recommendations during various stages of project implementation
Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, regulations, and safety guidelines (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, IEC, ISA) various stages of project implementation
Generate and review technical reports, specifications, and data sheets to support project implementation
Interpreting P&I Drawings, review/checking loop diagrams, schematics, or other field instrumentation drawings
Preferred
Engineering degree in Electrical or Instrumentation and Control
Instrumentation and Controls engineering experience in a Mineral Processing Industry
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 auto, home and pet
Internal progression opportunities
Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
Company
Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (Freeport) is a leading international metals company with the objective of being foremost in copper.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Recent News
2026-01-12
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