Industrial Diagnostic Electrician: PLCs, VFDs & Controls

Freeport-McMoRan; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Safford, AZ is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician responsible for preventive maintenance, repair and installation of electrical components, drives, PLCs, and control systems in a 24/7 operation.

Candidates bring formal certification or four years of experience, reading schematics and using calibration and test equipment; strong safety, communication, and teamwork are essential; the role includes on-site work with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Formal certification or equivalent industrial experience in electrical/instrumentation.
• Ability to read technical manuals, prints and schematics for troubleshooting.
• Experience with industrial electrical controls and related safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Removal, repair and installation of electrical components and systems; mentor junior workers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on substations, switchgear, drives and process controls.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC drives, PLCs, motors and instrumentation equipment.
• Installations and renovations compliant with regulatory standards; follow SOPs and safety rules.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to the team.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Mentor/Train others

Education

Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation Program

4+ years in Industrial Electrical/Instrumentation repair

Associate's degree or Trade School in related field with 2+ years experience

Tools

VFDs

PLC

HMI/SCADA

Electrical test equipment

Calibration instruments

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in Safford, AZ is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician responsible for preventive maintenance, repair and installation of electrical components, drives, PLCs, and control systems in a 24/7 operation.

Candidates bring formal certification or four years of experience, reading schematics and using calibration and test equipment; strong safety, communication, and teamwork are essential; the role includes on-site work with competitive benefits.