Industrial Electrician – PLCs, VFDs & Control Systems

Freeport-McMoRan; Morenci (AZ); On-site; USD 94,558,464 - 128,943,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Morenci, AZ is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation technician for on-site maintenance and repair of industrial electrical systems. You will handle installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across substations, control systems, and instrumentation.

The role requires hands-on experience with AC/DC drives, PLCs, and field instrumentation. Competitive hourly pay, job stability, and a comprehensive benefits package accompany the opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance
• Completion of an approved Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation Program
• Associate's degree or Trade School Certification in a related field and two years of experience
• Experience reading technical manuals, prints, and schematics for troubleshooting
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies
• Must have minimum personal tools as described by the department tool list or be able to obtain them within 90 days of hire date

Responsibilities

• Removal, repair and installation of electrical components, systems; analysis and diagnosis; advanced troubleshooting; system/process optimization; may mentor or train other workers
• Safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs and construction
• Preventative maintenance including installation, repair and troubleshooting of industrial electrical/instrumentation equipment (substations, power distribution, switchgear, motors, control systems, instrumentation)
• Calibrate field transmitters/transducers; weigh scales; manage low and medium voltage equipment
• Installations and renovations compliant with regulatory standards
• Follow SOPs; participate in safety and environmental activities; use plant equipment correctly

Skills

AC/DC drives

PLCs

Overhead cranes

Instrumentation calibration

Field transmitters

Weigh scales

Low/medium voltage

Troubleshooting

Education

Certified Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation Program

Associate's degree or trade school certification (related field)

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in Morenci, AZ is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation technician for on-site maintenance and repair of industrial electrical systems. You will handle installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across substations, control systems, and instrumentation.

The role requires hands-on experience with AC/DC drives, PLCs, and field instrumentation. Competitive hourly pay, job stability, and a comprehensive benefits package accompany the opportunity for professional growth.