Industrial Diagnostic Electrician: PLCs, VFDs & SCADA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life & disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Safford, AZ is hiring an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician for a 24/7 operation. You will perform installation, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems, and mentor other workers as needed.

The role requires 4+ years in industrial electrical/instrumentation repair, with the ability to read schematics and manuals and to work safely in a mining environment. Strong communication and tool readiness are essential.

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.
• 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 demonstrate ability to apply knowledge and skills while also 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 (i.e. substations, power distribution systems, switchgear motors, motor controls, systems and components, process controls, instrumentation and pneumatic 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 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and work area instructions, participate in safety and environmental activities, and use plant and equipment correctly at all times.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation repair

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Education

Electronics program

Associate's degree

Trade school cert

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Safford, AZ is hiring an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician for a 24/7 operation. You will perform installation, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems, and mentor other workers as needed.

The role requires 4+ years in industrial electrical/instrumentation repair, with the ability to read schematics and manuals and to work safely in a mining environment. Strong communication and tool readiness are essential.