Instrumentation Electrician

Rio Tinto•Boron, CA

42d•$45•Onsite

About The Position

Instrumentation Electrician Be part of a safety-driven team that values inclusion and respect. Join a leading company that offers outstanding personal development and global career opportunities. The hourly rate for this role in California is $45.15 About the role We are looking for an Instrumentation Electrician to provide construction, installation, relocation, repair, and preventive maintenance services for machinery, equipment, and facilities at our plant in Boron. This is a great opportunity to join a team that plays a key role in delivering high-quality Borates to customers around the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the flexibility to support the lifestyle that works best for you and your family. With our global reach and scale, you’ll find plenty of chances to learn new skills, grow your career, and take on new and exciting challenges. We prioritize safety in every moment and every move. With the right tools and a strong support system, you’ll be empowered to do your best work safely and confidently. While working, you’ll report to the Supervisor, and your duties will include:

Requirements

Your commitment to keep each other safe.
4+ years of experience as a Qualified Instrumentation Electrician in a first-class role.
Knowledge of AC/DC electrical and electronic theory, Ohm's Law, and Kirchhoff’s Law.
Experience in power factors, voltage drops, and National Electric Code applications.
Familiarity with instrument operation in a loop and variable frequency drives.
Skills in testing and calibration equipment, personal computers, and medium to high voltage circuits.
Ability to interpret and apply schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, and process flow drawings.
Experience with GE Limit Amp Starters, GE/Siemens vacuum circuit breakers, and ABB Gas circuit breakers.

Responsibilities

Demonstrating your expertise in advanced troubleshooting across electrical control, distribution, and motor protection systems to ensure smooth operations.
Installing and commissioning vital components such as switchgears, control devices, transformers, electrical feeders, motors, and process instruments to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability.
Utilizing test equipment to diagnose and rectify high, medium, and low voltage electrical circuits, to identify and resolve complex issues.
Installing and integrating state-of-the-art programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCS), and human machine interface (HMI) devices, while using advanced technologies for enhanced process controls.
Conducting repairs and calibrations on pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and electronic instruments to ensure optimal functionality and accuracy.

Benefits

We are committed to providing a generous benefits package to recognize your contributions, your way of thinking and your hard work. Therefore, our benefits include:
A safety-focused and inclusive working environment.
Access to family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
A 5% of base pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs.
A 401(k)-matching program in which the company matches .35 per dollar up to 5% of your base pay.
A generous employee share program which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto shares.
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
A favorable child-caregiver leave program.
Ongoing Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to address educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to incentives to support your wellbeing.