Electrical Maintenance Foreman

Origin Mining Company; Golden Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Mining Company is seeking an E/I Foreman to lead a team focused on the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems at the Mineral Park mine in Arizona. This role requires at least 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, with a preference for candidates from mining, manufacturing, or industrial construction backgrounds. Responsibilities include supervising E/I technicians, ensuring safety, troubleshooting equipment, and performing preventive maintenance. Strong knowledge of AC/DC theory, motor controls, and instrumentation is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, ideally in mining.
• Prior leadership experience supervising small teams.
• Strong knowledge of industrial systems and motor controls.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily work of E/I technicians, ensuring safety.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Leadership

AC/DC theory

Motor controls

Instrumentation knowledge

Basic PLC/HMI systems

Experience with VFDs

Computer skills

Job description

Summary

Origin Mining Company operates the Mineral Park copper-molybdenum mine in Arizona and is focused on responsible, sustainable resource development. We aim to lead the U.S. copper industry through strong safety practices, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. Our team is committed to doing things the right way - acting with integrity, supporting our communities, and creating long‑term value. With a hands‑on, technically driven approach, we are advancing both leach and concentrator operations to produce high‑quality copper and molybdenum products.

Position Overview

The E/I Foreman leads a small team (2–6 employees) in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of industrial electrical and instrumentation systems. This role requires a strong electrical background, working knowledge of instrumentation, and basic understanding of control systems (PLC/HMI). Candidates should have solid industrial maintenance experience, ideally in mining, manufacturing, or industrial construction environments.

Job 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.

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.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Demands

To be eligible for this position, an individual must possess the following requirements to perform the essential job functions:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather.

• Able to operate a telephone and mine phone/radio with sufficient voice and hearing to carry on a conversation for the purpose of communicating information.
• Able to hear sufficiently to distinguish various pitches of warning alarms.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds periodically.