Supervisor Electrical- Mill

Asarco; Kearny (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASARCO LLC seeks an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor to lead and direct a team across mining and milling operations. You will ensure reliable electrical systems, supervise journey-level electricians, and manage maintenance programs to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating preventive maintenance, safety compliance, budgeting, and overseeing contractors and project work. Strong PLC knowledge and experience with 13.8kV power systems preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising frontline electricians and instrument technicians.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise electrical and instrumentation maintenance staff.
• Plan and prioritize maintenance activities, preventive and unplanned.
• Coordinate materials, supplies, and budget within department.
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance in the team.
• Communicate daily with production and maintenance leaders to prioritize tasks.
• Provide technical guidance for troubleshooting and repairs of equipment.
• Oversee training of junior electricians to journey level.
• Perform safety and environmental inspections and maintain records.
• Oversee new installations and project work, including ordering supplies.
• Monitor and control department maintenance costs within budget.
• Coordinate onsite contractors for maintenance work and projects.

Skills

Supervision

Electrical safety

Test equipment

Troubleshooting

PLC controls

Protective relays

Communication

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in electrical field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Plan, direct and supervise the work of the Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance staff in maintaining a wide variety of electrical, controls, motors and instrumentation equipment throughout the Mining and Milling operations and support facilities. Effectively maintain the plant electrical systems to consistently support budgeted production goals and operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide direction and supervision of department maintenance personnel; inspect and review the work of subordinates.
• Develop, prioritize and implement both scheduled and unplanned maintenance activities.
• Coordinate and emphasize a preventive maintenance program, including order supplies and necessary materials.
• Monitor and ensure safe work practices and safety compliance within department personnel; develop safe work practices and procedures; emphasize and promote an attitude of safe and proper work practices within the department.
• Communicate with production and other maintenance department supervision on a daily basis to effectively prioritize tasks and provide feedback on work requirements and progress.
• Provide technical skills and knowledge to assist in timely and competent troubleshooting and repairs to equipment.
• Instruct and oversee training and development of junior level electricians to journey level.
• Perform safety and environmental inspections and maintain records as required for regulating agencies and company policies.
• Coordinate and oversee new installation and project work, including developing and ordering necessary supplies, materials and equipment.
• Assist in monitoring and controlling department budget costs, electrical repairs and maintenance costs within the operating budgets.
• Coordinate and oversee onsite contractors in performance of maintenance work and projects.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively supervise and direct journey level electricians and instrument technicians in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of safe electrical work practices and procedures.
• Ability to operate electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Capability to logically diagnose electrical problems and perform troubleshooting with sound, effective methodology.
• Ability to diagnose problems and troubleshoot PLC based electrical controls.
• Knowledge of electrical protective relaying applications and maintenance.
• Ability to provide effective oral and written communications.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Windows, MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Excel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Five years’ experience as a front-line electrical supervisor within the mining industry or other heavy industry.
• Demonstrated performance and experience as a journey level electrician in the mining industry or other heavy industry.
• Experienced with safely operating and maintaining power distribution circuits and equipment through 13.8kV and medium voltage motor control.
• Formal training and first-hand experience in programming and maintenance of industrial PLC’s, preferably Allen-Bradley.
• Associate degree from an accredited college or vocational/technical school in an electrical technical field is desirable but not required.

ASARCO LLC provides equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, familial status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by local, state, or federal law(s).

Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

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