Electrician Helper - Mine Electric

Freeport-McMoRan; Morenci (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance $750 monthly

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Company-paid life and disability 보험

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan seeks an Electrician Helper for Morenci, AZ, to support mine electrical operations. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical components across substation, switchgear, and instrumentation systems in a heavy industrial setting.

Applicants need 1 year of electrical experience or an electrical degree/JTED certification, plus strong English communication and safety compliance. On-site workers may receive a $750 housing allowance and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of electrical experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, procedures, and safety standards.
• Effective written, verbal, and communication skills for training and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Remove, repair, and install electrical components and troubleshoot at an intermediate level.
• Assist in safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs.
• Assist in preventative maintenance and installation of industrial electrical/instrumentation equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting of industrial electrical/instrumentation equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical experience

English communication

Safety procedures

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical

Electrical JTED certification

High school diploma or GED in electrical

Job description

Title: Electrician Helper - Mine Electric

Location: Morenci, AZ, US, 85540

Category: Maintenance

Why You Should Apply For This Job

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Where You Will Work

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode. Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

• Removal, repair and installation of electrical components and basic to intermediate troubleshooting.
• Assist in the safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs.
• Assist in performing preventative maintenance, installation and repair of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment (i.e.: substations, power distribution systems, switchgear motors, motor controls, systems and components, process controls, instrumentation and pneumatic equipment).
• Assisting with troubleshooting of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• One yearof electrical experience OR
• Associate’s degree in electrical OR
• Electrical JTED certification
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.
• Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job at the time of the job offer with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or Associates Degree in an electrical field.

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $24.00- $32.00/hour. 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.

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
• 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
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre- employment drug testing and on- going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Nearest Major Market: Safford

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