Line Electrician

Freeport-McMoRan•Morenci, AZ

30d•$31 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties relating to the construction and maintenance of high and low voltage power transmission lines and related structures and system components. Perform duties associated with the extension and cutback of power lines and various distribution service lines for the site, mine, mobile equipment and substations. Tasks may include but are not limited to test, frame, and set poles; string electric power lines, install cross arms and anchors, replaces switches, and circuit protection equipment, etc. Perform power line and system preventative maintenance. Troubleshoot system faults on power distribution lines. Perform construction and maintenance of high or low voltage electric power lines and structures. May install and maintain: Distribution transmissions systems including substations, substation equipment, single and banked transformers and services. General area lighting and perform maintenance of single and banked transformers and services. Secondary and primary customer metering. Mentor or train other electrical workers and perform as a Fill-In Supervisor as needed. May perform groundman duties such as gathering materials, running equipment, etc. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Completion of an approved Lineman Apprentice program, OR Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Lineman, OR Associate’s degree or Trade School Certification in a related field and two (2) years of experience in overhead and underground power distribution, construction, maintenance and repair
Valid State Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a CDL certification within 90 days of hire date.
Knowledge of rubber gloving, sticking, and livewire maintenance.
Must be proficient in lock out, tag out, try out (LOTOTO).
Ability to work out of a bucket for long periods of time.
Adequate score on Companywide assessment test to demonstrate knowledge.
Proficiency in troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of overhead power distribution of electrical circuits and connected equipment, focusing on low and medium voltage; this includes the ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics for trouble shooting and repair.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of NFPA-70E arc flash electrical safety standards.
Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Must be comfortable with heights (125 feet or more)
Experience in climbing wooden poles
Experience constructing power lines
Experience with diagnostic electrical equipment
Have a CDL Class A or B OR are able to obtain one within 90 days of start date
Experience SCADA control systems
Experience working with low and medium voltages

Responsibilities

Performs duties relating to the construction and maintenance of high and low voltage power transmission lines and related structures and system components.
Perform duties associated with the extension and cutback of power lines and various distribution service lines for the site, mine, mobile equipment and substations.
Test, frame, and set poles; string electric power lines, install cross arms and anchors, replaces switches, and circuit protection equipment.
Perform power line and system preventative maintenance.
Troubleshoot system faults on power distribution lines.
Perform construction and maintenance of high or low voltage electric power lines and structures.
Install and maintain distribution transmission systems including substations, substation equipment, single and banked transformers and services.
Install and maintain general area lighting and perform maintenance of single and banked transformers and services.
Install and maintain secondary and primary customer metering.
Mentor or train other electrical workers and perform as a Fill-In Supervisor as needed.
Perform groundman duties such as gathering materials, running equipment, etc.