Technical Expert Electrical

Turner Mining Group; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Marana, Arizona, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to supervise maintenance personnel and manage electrical systems. The role involves developing maintenance activities, ensuring safety compliance, and mentoring junior electricians. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in mining or industrial settings are required. Proficiency in electrical safety practices and effective communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in mining or similar industrial settings.
• Ability to work effectively in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical and instrumentation maintenance personnel.
• Develop and execute maintenance activities.
• Provide engineering support for electrical systems.
• Deliver hands-on troubleshooting and training.
• Manage procurement of electrical components.
• Oversee maintenance of large rotating machinery.
• Implement preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure safety compliance and promote safety practices.
• Mentor junior electricians.
• Monitor departmental budgets.

Skills

Design and maintenance of advanced industrial electronic systems

Diagnosing and troubleshooting complex electrical issues

Industrial power distribution systems

Electrical protective relaying

Use of electrical and electronic testing instruments

PLC-based control systems

VFDs

Electrical safety practices

Microsoft Office Suite

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Site Location

Marana, Arizona, United States

Job Details

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and provide technical direction to electrical and instrumentation maintenance personnel; inspect and evaluate work performance.
• Develop, prioritize, and execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Provide engineering support related to electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Deliver hands‑on troubleshooting and technical training to personnel.
• Specify and manage procurement of electrical components, spare parts, and rebuilds.
• Oversee maintenance of large rotating machinery and electrical equipment.
• Plan, specify, and manage electrical maintenance projects and contractors.
• Implement and support a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulatory requirements; develop and promote safe work practices.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance leadership to align priorities and share progress updates.
• Mentor and train junior electricians, supporting their progression to journeyman‑level competencies.
• Conduct regular safety and environmental inspections; maintain compliance documentation.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of new equipment installations and project work.
• Assist in monitoring departmental budgets and controlling maintenance‑related expenditures.
• Manage and oversee external contractors performing electrical work onsite.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the mining industry or a comparable industrial setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong background in the design and maintenance of advanced industrial electronic systems.
• Proficient in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex electrical issues using logical and effective methods.
• In‑depth knowledge of industrial power distribution systems and electrical protective relaying.
• Skilled in the use of electrical and electronic testing instruments.
• Demonstrated experience with PLC‑based control systems and VFDs.
• Thorough understanding of electrical safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively in a unionized work environment.

Pay Type

Salaried