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Freeport-McMoRan · 3 hours ago

Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Bayard, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$36/hr - $48.50/hr

3+ years exp

Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing a collaborative and safe working environment. The Instrument & Controls Technician will support and troubleshoot field instrumentation, perform preventative maintenance, and assist various operational teams to ensure efficient production processes.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Diagnose, calibrate, repair and install power plant system instrumentation and control devices

Performs preventative maintenance and provides feedback on follow up work and maintenance program improvement

Performs loop checks to ensure instruments and software work together to ensure the process measurement and/or control of a process variable is functional

Utilizes computer systems to access work orders, input historical data, report time, and order parts, while ensuring timely procurement of materials needed for the maintenance of plant instruments and controls

Operates hand and power tools competently and responsibly to perform maintenance and repair tasks safely and effectively

Safely handles and disposes of hazardous materials and waste according to laws and regulations

Provides training for other facility personnel in identified maintenance tasks

Perform other duties as requested

Qualification

InstrumentationControlsPLC programmingCalibrationTroubleshootingIndustrial communication protocolsP&ID interpretationMechanical aptitudeEffective communicationProblem-solving abilityAttention to detail

Required

AA/AS degree in related field and 1 year experience in Instrumentation and Controls or relevant military experience with automated heavy industrial facilities systems, instrumentation, and pneumatic controls OR

3 years Instrumentation and Controls experience and successful Completion of a formal I&C apprenticeship or higher-level coursework from an accredited vocational/trade school (non-correspondence) OR

HS and 5 years specific Instrumentation & Controls experience

Preferred

Advanced proficiency in calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex field instrumentation, including transmitters, control valves, and analyzers

Working knowledge of PLCs and control strategies, with ability to perform basic programming and diagnostic tasks on platforms such as ABB, Allen-Bradley, or Siemens

Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus) and integration of instrumentation into control systems

Experience interpreting and updating P&IDs, performing loop checks, and ensuring accurate process measurement and control

Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability in heavy industrial environments, particularly in concentrators, smelting, and hydrometallurgical processes