Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer I

Why You Should Apply for This Job

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing employment that recognizes excellence and encourages safe production, with a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority. Apply Today!  

Where You Will Work   

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, and more. Our flexible work program allows employees to work virtually as well as come together in person when needed at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or one of our site locations. Employees can work remotely from most states in the U.S., with the exception of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the position shift to in-person (office/site) work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time, so long as the position meets the established eligibility for these benefits.

Description

Collaborate with assigned teams responsible to maintain and enhance the overall performance and availability of global 2-way radio systems, differential GPS and other geolocation systems, telemetry systems, lightning detection, emergency warning systems, licensed and unlicensed backhaul microwave, video surveillance, physical access systems, and outdoor wireless mesh systems. Serve as tier 2 technical support for site teams responsible for maintaining these systems.

• Provide tier 2 technical support, configure, install, and troubleshoot radio systems and equipment. Escalate issues to Sr. RF Engineer(s) and/or Architect as required.
• Collaborate with site IS teams to oversee and assist with planned radio system maintenance activities while minimizing impact to services.
• Conduct thorough analysis of service results and respond to any escalated service delivery issues in a timely manner.
• Work effectively with other IS teams and outsourcing provider(s) to ensure technology solutions are effectively managed and performed.
• Collaborate with Sr. RF Engineer(s) and/or Architect to design solutions and create implementation / support models for technology encompassing a specific specialization or platform.
• Review reports to ensure all services are completely and successfully delivered. Proactively intervene to correct problems when they are encountered. Use metrics to improve processes.
• Interface with the business users to elicit and define network communications requirements.
• Perform other duties as requested
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or related field and, three (3) years of experience in radio frequency / information network services, OR
• High School Diploma or GED and, seven (7) years of experience in radio frequency / information network services
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• FCC General Operators License or equivalent
• Five (5) or more years of experience in radio systems and radio frequency (RF) based systems
• Five (5) or more years of experience with 2-way voice radio systems
• Experience with licensed and unlicensed microwave radio systems
• Experience with differential GPS or other geolocation systems
• Experience with telemetry systems
• Experience with Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11)
• Experience with lightning detection systems
• Experience with video surveillance and/or physical access control systems
• Extensive understanding of Infrastructure design and support concepts.
  
  

Criteria/Conditions:

• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
  
  

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $93,000-$130,000. 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 auto, home and pet 
• Internal progression opportunities 
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! 
  
  

What We Require

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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