Diagnostic Electrician

Freeport McMoRan•Safford, AZ

4d•$31 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic Electrician works at Freeport-McMoRan’s Safford operation in southeastern Arizona, a zero-discharge facility that emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship, advanced technologies, and sustainable practices. The role performs electrical and instrumentation maintenance, repairs, installations, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and systems or process optimization. The electrician may also mentor or train other electrical workers and must follow standard operating procedures, safety and environmental practices, and work-area instructions. The operation runs 24/7, 365 days a year. Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shifts other than day shift. Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and must pass required training and testing. The company conducts mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing as allowed by law.

Requirements

Complete an approved Certified Electronics, Electrical, and/or Instrumentation Program; or have at least four years of experience in industrial electrical and/or instrumentation repair and maintenance; or have an associate degree or trade school certification in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical circuits and connected equipment.
Ability to read, understand, and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
Effective written and verbal communication skills to meet company training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies.
Have the minimum personal tools listed by the department or be able to obtain them within 90 days of hire.
Complete required academic and practical competencies, including applicable Line of Progression requirements for internal employees, and demonstrate the required aptitude. The selected candidate must demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills and pass a written assessment where required; assessments may cover skills, abilities, academic knowledge, and safety.
Pass required training and/or testing.
May be required to pass a medical exam.
Must undergo mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Experience with VFDs, PLCs, HMI, and/or SCADA control systems.
Experience working with low- and medium-voltage equipment.
Experience with AC and/or DC controls.
Experience with instrumentation devices.
Experience with diagnostic electrical test equipment.
Experience with HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

Remove, repair, and install electrical components and systems; analyze and diagnose issues, perform advanced troubleshooting, and optimize systems and processes.
Complete routine and non-routine repairs and construction safely.
Perform preventive maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment, including substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, motors, motor controls, process controls, instrumentation, and pneumatic equipment.
Apply knowledge of AC/DC drives, PLCs, overhead cranes, management control systems, field transmitter/transducer calibration, weigh scales, and low- and medium-voltage equipment.
Perform installations and renovations in compliance with regulatory agency standards.
Follow standard operating procedures and work-area instructions; participate in safety and environmental activities; and use plant and equipment correctly.
May mentor or train other electrical workers.

Benefits

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, and holiday pay.
Parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
Internal progression opportunities.
Additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance.