Control Systems Analyst II

Freeport-McMoRan

. Administer and support industrial automation and control systems IT infrastructure .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeBayard • New Mexico • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,500 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and supporting industrial automation and control systems IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on LAN administration, process data historian tools, and compliance with industry standards. Possesses effective communication and organizational skills to train and support staff while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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Industrial Automation And Control SystemsLAN AdministrationProcess Data Historian ExperienceEffective Communication SkillsCustomer Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

IT Infrastructure AdministrationServer Hardware/VirtualizationBackupsPatchingAnti-Virus ManagementSoftware TroubleshootingComputer Systems MaintenanceApplication SupportDCSPLC

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

AspenTech InfoPlus.21OSI PIMicrosoft WindowsBackupExec

Industry Keywords

Process ControlMIS PolicySafety ProgramsEnvironmental Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and support industrial automation and control systems IT infrastructure
Oversee the process control Active Directory domain, backups, anti-virus and patching
Perform internal audits to ensure infrastructure, procedures and practices align with industry standards and MIS policy
Assist with IT infrastructure design and validation for automation and control systems with the Sr. Control Systems Analyst
Interface with process control staff for project and system modification support
Train and support process control, engineering and internal MIS staff on industrial automation systems and associated IT infrastructure
Drive continuous improvement through system design reviews and assist in budget development for IT hardware refresh cycles
Provide support and guidance to Control Systems Analyst I
Assist process control staff, engineering, vendors and contractors with compliance with MIS policy and standards
Participate in and promote Safety and Environmental programs and support site operational goals
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or an Engineering discipline and three (3) years of experience in an Engineering, Systems Administration or Technology Support role, OR Associates degree in Information Systems or related discipline and Six (6) years of experience in any combination of industrial automation and control systems, IT LAN administration, software troubleshooting, computer systems maintenance and application support OR High School diploma or GED and eight (8) years of experience in any combination of industrial automation and control systems, IT LAN administration, software troubleshooting, computer systems maintenance and application support
Two years of experience with LAN administration functions to include server hardware/virtualization, backups, patching, anti-virus and security or industrial automation and control systems experience
Process Data Historian experience (AspenTech InfoPlus.21, OSI PI, etc.)
Must be customer service-oriented and possess good organizational and interpersonal skills
Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written
Preferred: IT LAN Administration or Industrial Automation and Control System experience
Preferred: LAN Administration experience (Microsoft Windows, BackupExec or other backup software, OS patching, etc.)
Preferred: Industrial Automation and Control Systems experience (DCS, PLC, SCADA, RTU, etc.)
Preferred: Process Data Historian experience (Aspentech Infoplus.21, PI, etc.)
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam
Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing
May be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shift work at a 24/7, 365-day operation
Mandatory pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance