Description

Highly skilled workers in the electrical/instrumentation craft who perform at or above a journeyman level including but not limited to removal, repair and installation of electrical components, electrical systems analysis and diagnosis, advanced troubleshooting and systems/process optimization. Employees may mentor or train other electrical employees.  Employee will work under minimal supervision where the primary objective is safe production.

• Removal, repair and installation of electrical components, electrical systems, analysis and diagnosis, advanced troubleshooting and systems/process optimization. May mentor or train other electrical workers.
• Safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs and construction.
• Perform preventative maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment (i.e.: substations, power distribution systems, switchgear motors, motor controls, systems and components, process controls, instrumentation and pneumatic equipment).
• Must have strong knowledge in the maintenance and troubleshooting of: Ac/DC drives, PLC's, overhead cranes, management control systems, calibration of field transmitters/transducers and weigh scales, and low and medium voltage equipment.
• Ability to perform installations and renovations compliant with regulatory agency standards.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and work area instructions, participates in safety and environmental activities, uses plant and equipment correctly at all times.
• Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned according to business need.

 

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved certified electronics, electrical and/or instrumentation program or minimum of four (4) years experience or a combination of education and experience in industrial electrical and/or instrumentation repair and maintenance. 
• Experience in troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of electrical circuits and connected equipment. This includes the ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics for trouble shooting and repair.
• Valid state drivers license. 
• Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company. 
• Must have minimum personal tools as described by the department tool list. (Or be able to obtain them within 90 days of hire date). 
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job at the time of the job offer with or without reasonable accommodations. 

 Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with VFDs. 
• PLC, HMI, SCADA Control Systems.
• Experience working with low and medium voltages. 
• Experience with AC and/or DC controls. 
• Experience with instrumentation devices. 
• Experience with diagnostic electrical test equipment. 
• HVAC experience.

  Criteria/Conditions

• Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see.  
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday.  
• Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety foot wear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and other protective equipment as required.  
• In order to receive full consideration for an interview, candidates must include all experience on their resume that indicates they have successfully met all the minimum requirements listed in this posting. 
• Must complete the pre-employment color perception as well as electrical/instrumentation assessment. 
• Working weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime as business needs dictate. 
• Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold promotes a drug/ alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.  We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets on four continents, with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum.  As a core value, we pledge to continuously improve in meeting our commitment to work in the most safe, inclusive, environmentally and socially responsible manner practicable. Safety and health initiatives, both on and off the job, are a critically important investment in our employees.   We offer outstanding opportunities for individuals seeking a challenging, exciting and rewarding work environment for a company that supplies the world with metals that will sustain and expand economies and build infrastructure in developing nations.   A world of opportunities is available to individuals who share in our commitments.   Freeport-McMoRan is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer