Origin Mining Company - Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - Golden Valley, AZ - 1716408

Transmission & Distribution World; Golden Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transmission & Distribution World is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and replace electrical, instrumentation, and control systems in a continuous-process manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial electrical maintenance, are familiar with NEC, PLCs, VFDs, I/O wiring, and can work rotating 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 facility operating up to 13,200 volts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical, instrumentation, or related electrical maintenance experience.
• Industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair skills.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing industrial electrical equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining electronic and instrumentation devices.
• Experience with industrial motor control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) control systems.
• Experience with PLC input/output (I/O) wiring.
• Experience working with industrial electrical systems and voltages up to 13,200 volts.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits, motor controls, and industrial automation equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial process control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and schematics.
• Ability to utilize electrical meters, testing equipment, and diagnostic tools.
• Proficiency with electrical hand tools and industrial maintenance equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical equipment, electronics, and industrial instrumentation.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to understand and apply mathematical and electrical formulas.
• Ability to diagnose electrical and instrumentation failures and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to initiate, complete, and document maintenance work orders.
• Ability to accurately record critical maintenance information, equipment conditions, and completed repairs.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to work safely around industrial electrical equipment and energized systems.
• Ability to follow established electrical safety procedures and industrial maintenance practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned maintenance responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability and willingness to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts.
• Ability to work rotating schedules in a 24/7/365 manufacturing operation.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to hear and distinguish warning alarms of varying pitches.
• Ability to periodically lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and replace electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Diagnose failures and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Perform maintenance on VFDs, PLCs, motor controls, and I/O wiring.
• Work with systems up to 13,200 volts and document work orders.

Skills

Industrial electrical troubleshooting

Maintenance & repair

VFDs

PLCs

I/O wiring

Electrical safety

NEC knowledge

Rotating shifts

Reading electrical schematics

Maintenance documentation

High voltage up to 13.2 kV

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Description

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial electrical, electronic, and instrumentation equipment in a continuous-process manufacturing environment. This position focuses on maximizing equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems, motor controls, automation equipment, and process control instrumentation.

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician will diagnose electrical and instrumentation failures, interpret electrical blueprints and schematics, and perform maintenance on Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), motor control systems, and associated input/output (I/O) wiring. Responsibilities include working with electrical systems operating at voltages up to 13,200 volts, utilizing electrical meters and diagnostic tools, troubleshooting process control equipment, and completing maintenance work orders and documentation. The position requires strong industrial electrical troubleshooting skills, knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), and the ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical, instrumentation, or related electrical maintenance experience
• Industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair skills
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing industrial electrical equipment
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining electronic and instrumentation devices
• Experience with industrial motor control systems
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) control systems
• Experience with PLC input/output (I/O) wiring
• Experience working with industrial electrical systems and voltages up to 13,200 volts
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits, motor controls, and industrial automation equipment
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial process control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and schematics
• Ability to utilize electrical meters, testing equipment, and diagnostic tools
• Proficiency with electrical hand tools and industrial maintenance equipment
• Working knowledge of electrical equipment, electronics, and industrial instrumentation
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Ability to understand and apply mathematical and electrical formulas
• Ability to diagnose electrical and instrumentation failures and determine appropriate corrective actions
• Ability to initiate, complete, and document maintenance work orders
• Ability to accurately record critical maintenance information, equipment conditions, and completed repairs
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Ability to work safely around industrial electrical equipment and energized systems
• Ability to follow established electrical safety procedures and industrial maintenance practices
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to support equipment reliability and minimize production downtime
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned maintenance responsibilities
• Valid driver's license
• Ability and willingness to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts
• Ability to work rotating schedules in a 24/7/365 manufacturing operation
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motion
• Ability to hear and distinguish warning alarms of varying pitches
• Ability to periodically lift up to 50 pounds

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Electrical and instrumentation (E&I) maintenance experience in continuous-process manufacturing
• Pulp and paper manufacturing experience
• Industrial process automation experience
• Advanced PLC troubleshooting experience
• Industrial control system maintenance experience
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial motor control equipment
• Advanced VFD troubleshooting and maintenance experience
• Industrial instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with pneumatic control systems
• Experience with hydraulic systems
• Industrial rigging experience
• Experience supporting high-voltage industrial electrical distribution systems
• Experience with electrical systems operating at 13.2 kV
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial electrical and instrumentation equipment
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic failures in continuous production environments
• Experience maintaining automated process control equipment
• Experience improving industrial equipment reliability and reducing unplanned downtime
• Military electrical or electronics maintenance experience applicable to industrial electrical systems