Industrial Diagnostic Electrician - PLCs & Drives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan seeks a Diagnostic Electrician for the Metcalf Mill in Morenci, AZ. The role focuses on removal, repair and installation of electrical components, advanced troubleshooting, and system optimization within an open-pit copper mining complex.

The candidate will perform preventative maintenance on substations, drives, PLCs, and related equipment, while adhering to SOPs and safety policies. On-site housing support is available.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved electronics, electrical and/or instrumentation program.
• Four years of experience in industrial electrical and/or instrumentation repair and maintenance.
• Ability to read and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
• Effective written and verbal communication to satisfy safety and policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Remove, repair and install electrical components and systems; diagnose and troubleshoot.
• Perform preventative maintenance on industrial electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of AC/DC drives, PLCs, cranes, control systems, transmitters and weigh scales.
• Ensure installations comply with regulatory standards and SOPs; follow instructions and safety practices.
• Mentor or train other electrical workers.

Skills

Industrial Electrical

Instrumentation repair

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree or trade school certification

High School diploma or GED

Tools

VFDs

PLC

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan seeks a Diagnostic Electrician for the Metcalf Mill in Morenci, AZ. The role focuses on removal, repair and installation of electrical components, advanced troubleshooting, and system optimization within an open-pit copper mining complex.

The candidate will perform preventative maintenance on substations, drives, PLCs, and related equipment, while adhering to SOPs and safety policies. On-site housing support is available.