Industrial Diagnostic Electrician: PLCs, VFDs & Equipment

Careermine; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidized housing in Bagdad

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Bagdad, AZ is hiring an Electrical/Instrumentation technician to maintain and repair industrial equipment in a 24/7 operation. You will read schematics, troubleshoot drives, PLCs, and instrumentation, and mentor others as needed.

The role requires a certified electronics/industrial program or an associate/trade cert with experience, plus strong safety and communication skills. Subsidized housing is offered in Bagdad and full benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation program.
• 4+ years of experience in Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance.
• Associate degree or trade certification plus 2 years related experience.
• Ability to read schematics and manuals for troubleshooting.
• Strong written and verbal communication to satisfy safety policies.
• Must have personal tools or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrated aptitude and, if required, a written assessment.

Responsibilities

• Removal, repair and installation of electrical components and systems; mentor others.
• Safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs and construction.
• Preventative maintenance on electrical/instrumentation equipment.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC drives, PLCs, cranes, transmitters and MV equipment.
• Installations and renovations compliant with standards.
• Follow SOPs and safety/environmental activities.

Skills

Electrical repair

Instrumentation repair

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Written communication

Tools proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation program

Associates degree or trade cert + 2 yrs exp

Tools

VFDs

PLCs

HMI/SCADA

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in Bagdad, AZ is hiring an Electrical/Instrumentation technician to maintain and repair industrial equipment in a 24/7 operation. You will read schematics, troubleshoot drives, PLCs, and instrumentation, and mentor others as needed.

The role requires a certified electronics/industrial program or an associate/trade cert with experience, plus strong safety and communication skills. Subsidized housing is offered in Bagdad and full benefits apply.