Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Turner Staffing Group; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance for on-site workers

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Morenci seeks an experienced Electrical/Instrumentation technician to perform removal, repair and installation of electrical components and systems in an open-pit mining environment. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and optimize processes while mentoring junior workers on occasion.

On-site duties include preventive maintenance of substations, switchgear, drives, PLCs and instrumentation, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Four+ years of industrial electrical/instrumentation repair experience.
• Completion of a certified electronics/electrical/instrumentation program or assoc degree with related experience.
• Ability to read and apply technical manuals, prints and schematics for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Removal, repair and installation of electrical components and systems; may mentor other workers.
• Safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs and construction.
• Preventive maintenance of industrial electrical/instrumentation equipment (substations, switchgear, motors, process control).
• Troubleshoot AC/DC drives, PLCs, HMI/SCADA and instrumentation devices.
• Installations and renovations compliant with regulatory standards.
• Follow SOPs, participate in safety and environmental activities.

Skills

Electrical repair

Industrial instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Read prints/schematics

VFDs/PLCs

Safety compliance

Education

Certified Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation Program

Associate’s degree or Trade School Certification

Job description

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing, OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website (opens in new tab) to learn more.

What You Will Do

• 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.
• Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned according to business need.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Completion of an approved Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation Program,OR
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance,OR
• Associate’s degree or Trade School Certification in a related fieldandtwo (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; this includes the 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 (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge, as well as safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience with VFDs, PLC, HMI, and/or SCADA Control Systems
• Experience working with low and medium voltages.
• Experience with AC and/or DC controls
• Experience with instrumentation devices
• Experience with diagnostic electrical test equipment
• Experience with HVAC equipment

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently$33.00 – $45.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws.