Industrial Diagnostic Electrician: PLCs, VFDs & SCADA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision care

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Diagnostic Electrician in Safford, AZ to perform installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems at a 24/7 operation. The role requires strong skills in AC/DC drives, PLCs and field instrumentation, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will engage in preventative maintenance, repairs, and potential mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of electrical circuits and equipment; ability to read and apply information from manuals, prints and schematics.
• Effective written and verbal communication to support training, safety policies and electronic messaging.
• Must have minimum personal tools as described by department or able to obtain them within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of formal competency requirements and ability to pass a safety/written assessment when required.

Responsibilities

• Removal, repair and installation of electrical components, systems, analysis and diagnosis, advanced troubleshooting and 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/instrumentation equipment (substations, distribution, switchgear, motors, controls, instrumentation).
• Strong knowledge in maintenance/troubleshooting of AC/DC drives, PLCs, overhead cranes, control systems, and calibration of field transmitters/transducers and weigh scales; low/medium voltage equipment.
• Installations and renovations compliant with regulatory standards.
• Follow SOPs and work instructions, participate in safety and environmental activities, and use plant equipment correctly.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Communication skills

Tools ownership / acquire within 90d

Education

Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation Program

Associate's degree or Trade School Certification in related field

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Diagnostic Electrician in Safford, AZ to perform installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems at a 24/7 operation. The role requires strong skills in AC/DC drives, PLCs and field instrumentation, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will engage in preventative maintenance, repairs, and potential mentoring of junior staff.