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Wireless Network EngineerRequisition ID: 128785Location:Phoenix, AZ, US, 85004-2121Category: Information SystemsShare this JobDescription:Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world’s largest publicly traded copper producers, the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.DescriptionCollaborate with assigned teams responsible to maintain and enhance the overall performance and availability of wireless (WLAN) and LAN networks, including indoor wireless, outdoor wireless, and switch/route technologies. Collaborate with assigned teams responsible for applications and/or hardware that leverage and rely on the network medium. Serve as tier 2 technical support for site teams responsible for maintaining these technologies.
Provide tier 2 technical support on WLAN and LAN infrastructure. Includes technical support on critical applications and systems.
Collaborate with site MIS teams to oversee and assist with WLAN and LAN projects, updates, and planned changes.
Conduct thorough analysis of service results and respond to any escalated service delivery issues in a timely manner.
Work effectively with other MIS teams and outsourcing provider(s) to ensure technology solutions are effectively managed and performed.
Collaborate with Sr. Wireless Engineer(s) and/or Architect to design solutions and create implementation / support models for technology encompassing a specific specialization or platform.
Review and/or create 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
Works on complex issues and implements solutions through individual effort buy may delegate more routine tasks to others
Often collaborates with functional or site leaders and has some interaction with external colleagues
Works under moderate supervision and has some latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines that may impact department or individual work group
Contributes to budget preparation by supplying costs and recommendations
Manages a function or specific program(s) or project(s)
QualificationsMinimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or related field and, four (4) years of experience in the WLAN or LAN networking field, OR
High School Diploma or GED and, eight (8) years of experience in WLAN or LAN networking field
Preferred Qualifications:
Cisco wireless certifications
Cisco network certifications
Cambium wireless certifications
Certified wireless expert (CWE) certifications
Three (3) or more years of experience in indoor or outdoor 802.11 WiFi systems
Three (3) or more years of experience with switch/route network protocols
Experience with licensed and unlicensed microwave radio systems
Experience with wireless site surveys and survey tools (ie. NetAlly or Ekahau)
Experience and understanding of 802.11 protocols
Extensive understanding of Infrastructure design and support concepts.
Criteria/Conditions:
Location requires mobility in an office environment; each floor is accessible by elevator. Occasionally work will be performed in a mine, outdoor or manufacturing plant setting.
Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment.
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.
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws
At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at:FCX Jobs - Working Here (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Working-Here/?locale=enUS)Benefits:We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees – offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/benefitsoverview%202023FINAL.pdf)Compensation:The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $89,000 - $125,000. 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. To view an example of a Total Rewards Estimate for this role click here: Total Rewards EstimateSafety / Work Conditions:Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:
Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).
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