Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer

ASARCO•Marana, AZ

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer will supervise and provide technical direction to electrical and instrumentation maintenance personnel, inspecting and evaluating their work performance. Key responsibilities include developing, prioritizing, and executing maintenance activities, providing engineering support for electrical systems and instrumentation, and delivering hands-on troubleshooting and technical training. The role also involves specifying and managing the procurement of electrical components, overseeing the maintenance of large rotating machinery and electrical equipment, and managing electrical maintenance projects and contractors. The engineer will implement and support a comprehensive preventive maintenance program, ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, and collaborate with leadership. Additionally, the position requires mentoring junior electricians, conducting safety and environmental inspections, coordinating new equipment installations, assisting with budget monitoring, and managing external contractors.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.