Industrial Electrician — PLCs, VFDs & Instrumentation Expert

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Bayard (NM); On-site; USD 44,083 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution/m at

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Total rewards overview

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in New Mexico is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation technician to maintain and repair industrial electrical systems, read schematics, and perform preventive maintenance. The role requires 4+ years (or equivalent program) of experience and a relevant program or associate's/trade certification.

You will work on substations, drives, PLCs, and related equipment in a 24/7 operation. The company offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved electronics/electrical/instrumentation program or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in industrial electrical and/or instrumentation repair and maintenance.
• Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics for trouble shooting and repair.

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 repair

Instrumentation repair

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Education

Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation Program

Associate's degree or Trade School Certification in related field

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in New Mexico is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation technician to maintain and repair industrial electrical systems, read schematics, and perform preventive maintenance. The role requires 4+ years (or equivalent program) of experience and a relevant program or associate's/trade certification.

You will work on substations, drives, PLCs, and related equipment in a 24/7 operation. The company offers comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional