Industrial Diagnostic Electrician: PLCs & Drives

Freeport-McMoRan; Claypool (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans for pet,- 3

Internal progression opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Claypool, AZ, is seeking a Diagnostic Electrician - Hydromet to maintain and repair electrical and instrumentation systems at the Miami smelter site. You will diagnose complex electrical issues, perform preventive maintenance, install and troubleshoot AC/DC drives, PLCs, and related controls, and mentor junior electricians.

Ideal candidates have an approved electronics/instrumentation program or an associate degree with relevant experience, strong reading of schematics, and

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation Program.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance, OR
• 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 for trouble shooting and repair
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company
• 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 have experience demonstrating the required aptitude, including passing a written assessment.

Responsibilities

• Removal, repair and installation of electrical components, electrical systems, analysis and diagnosis, advanced troubleshooting and systems/process optimization; may mentor or train other electrical workers
• Safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs and construction
• Perform preventative maintenance including installation, repair and troubleshooting of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment
• Must have strong knowledge in the maintenance and troubleshooting of AC/DC drives, PLCs, overhead cranes, management control systems, calibration of field transmitters/transducers and weigh scales, and low and medium voltage equipment
• Ability to perform installations and renovations compliant with regulatory agency standards
• Follow SOPs and work area instructions, participate in safety and environmental activities, and use plant and equipment correctly at all times

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Certified Electronics/Instrumentation program

Associate's degree or trade certificate in related field

Tools

VFDs

PLC

HMI/SCADA

Diagnostics equipment

Electrical test tools

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in Claypool, AZ, is seeking a Diagnostic Electrician - Hydromet to maintain and repair electrical and instrumentation systems at the Miami smelter site. You will diagnose complex electrical issues, perform preventive maintenance, install and troubleshoot AC/DC drives, PLCs, and related controls, and mentor junior electricians.

Ideal candidates have an approved electronics/instrumentation program or an associate degree with relevant experience, strong reading of schematics, and