Electrical & Instrumentation Foreman – Mining Maintenance

Origin Mining Company; Golden Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Mining Company seeks an experienced E/I Foreman to lead a small team in maintaining and installing industrial electrical and instrumentation systems at the Mineral Park site in Arizona. The role requires a solid electrical background, instrumentation knowledge, and basic PLC/HMI understanding, with preference for mining or heavy industry experience.

You will supervise technicians, troubleshoot across electrical control systems, and coordinate with operations to resolve equipment issues

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience (mining preferred).
• Prior leadership experience supervising small teams required.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC theory, motor controls, and industrial systems.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation and basic PLC/HMI systems.
• Experience with VFDs and medium voltage equipment preferred.
• Industrial maintenance background with fixed equipment.
• Electrician certification is an asset, not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily work of E/I technicians, ensuring safety and productivity.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical equipment and control systems.
• Diagnose issues using meters, testing equipment, and schematics.
• Work with motor controls, VFDs, PLC I/O wiring, and medium voltage systems (up to 13.2kV).
• Perform preventive maintenance and support equipment reliability.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Assist with basic PLC/HMI troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with operations to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Mentor team members and promote safe work practices

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Team leadership

AC/DC theory

Instrumentation knowledge

VFDs

Medium voltage systems

Reading schematics

Job description

Origin Mining Company seeks an experienced E/I Foreman to lead a small team in maintaining and installing industrial electrical and instrumentation systems at the Mineral Park site in Arizona. The role requires a solid electrical background, instrumentation knowledge, and basic PLC/HMI understanding, with preference for mining or heavy industry experience.

You will supervise technicians, troubleshoot across electrical control systems, and coordinate with operations to resolve equipment issues