Industrial Controls & Instrumentation Technician

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Parshall Segment (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance $1,450/month

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, holidays, and sick time

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. seeks an experienced Electrical/Instrumentation technician to join our operations team.

The role focuses on removal, repair, and installation of electrical components, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across industrial facilities. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in industrial electrical/instrumentation repair, an relevant degree or certification, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work safely in a 24/7 mining environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation Program.
• Four (4) years of experience in Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance.
• Associate's degree or Trade School Certification in a related field and two (2) years of experience in Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance.
• Experience in troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of electrical circuits and connected equipment; ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies.
• Must have minimum personal tools as described by the department tool list or be able to obtain them within 90 days of hire date.
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required and pass a written assessment where required.

Responsibilities

• Removal, repair and installation of electrical components, systems; mentor or train other electrical workers.
• Safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs and construction.
• Preventive maintenance of industrial electrical and instrumentation equipment including substations, switchgear, motors, and process controls.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC drives, PLCs, overhead cranes, control systems, calibration of field transmitters/transducers and weigh scales, and low/medium voltage equipment.
• Installations and renovations compliant with regulatory standards.
• Follow SOPs and participate in safety and environmental activities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation repair

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Tools ownership

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or trade certification

Certified Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation program

Tools

VFDs

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. seeks an experienced Electrical/Instrumentation technician to join our operations team.

The role focuses on removal, repair, and installation of electrical components, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across industrial facilities. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in industrial electrical/instrumentation repair, an relevant degree or certification, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work safely in a 24/7 mining environment.