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60 Freeportmcmoran Process Automation Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You

Electrical Engineer I

Safford, AZ · On-site

$75K - $104K/yr

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence ... process automation system including experience of producing instrumentation and control, P&ID ...

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence ... Knowledge and experience in designing process automation system including experience of producing ...

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence ... Knowledge and experience in designing process automation system including experience of producing ...

Electrical Engineer I

Safford, AZ · On-site

$75K - $104K/yr

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence ... Knowledge and experience in designing process automation system including experience of producing ...

Reliability Engineer II

Bagdad, AZ · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence ... processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction ...

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence ... Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and ...

Reliability Engineer II

Bagdad, AZ · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence ... processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Bagdad, AZ · On-site

$105K - $145K/yr

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence ... processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction ...

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Freeport-McMoRan Jobs Information

Do workers at Freeport-McMoRan get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
87% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Does Freeport-McMoRan pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
92% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

At Freeport-McMoRan, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
67% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Freeport-McMoRan affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
98% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Freeport-McMoRan?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 38% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers at Freeport-McMoRan worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Freeport-McMoRan workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
75% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it for Freeport-McMoRan workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
72% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Freeport-McMoRan?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
94% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do Freeport-McMoRan managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Freeport-McMoRan spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
14% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Freeport-McMoRan?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is a Freeport-McMoRan job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
100% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.

Is working at Freeport-McMoRan good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
56% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Freeport-McMoRan feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Freeport-McMoRan get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
43% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Freeport-McMoRan?

Some people feel stressed out here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Freeport-McMoRan enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
84% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Freeport-McMoRan recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
43% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Freeport-McMoRan?

Most people got enough training when they started.
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Freeport-McMoRan?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 72% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think Freeport-McMoRan’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
77% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Freeport-McMoRan is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
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Process Automation Technician II

Process Automation Technician II

Freeport McMoRan

Bayard, NM

$32 - $44/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Freeport-McMoRan rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 32 rated mining


Job description

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    

Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching.    

The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more.   

What You Will Do
  • Interface with staff engineers, external technical representatives, operations, and maintenance personnel. Provide automation system maintenance, electrical/instrumentation assistance, and associated programming for support. 
  • Provides installation, diagnostics, repair and programming of industrial automation equipment (i.e. instrumentation, industrial communications, process control systems, and third-party equipment). 
  • Run and optimize the process. Input samples into the automated process lines and troubleshoot to identify problems and fix them as required. 
  • Ensures assay quality by calibration and maintenance of automated equipment. 
  • Actively participates in safety and environmental programs and other programs determined by management. 
  • Perform other duties as required.  
What You Bring To Freeport
  • Completion of an approved certified electronics, electrical and/or instrumentation program OR  
  • Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in electrical and/or instrumentation repair and maintenance. 
  • Strong technical knowledge in communication, interfaces and protocols. 
  • Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics for trouble shooting and repair. 
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company. 
  •  Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge, as well as safety. 
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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. 
  • Process control systems experience

What We Offer You 

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $32.00 - $44.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.  

  • 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  
  • Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!   

 What We Require   

  • Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.  
  • Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.  
  • Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.  
  • Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.  

Equal Opportunity Employer  

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com. 


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