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Mine Diagnostic Electrician

Freeport-McMoRan

Empire, COJob$33–45.5/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$33–45.5/hr
Location
Empire, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

Freeport-McMoRan is hiring a Mine Diagnostic Electrician. The Mine Diagnostic Electrician at Freeport-McMoRan's Henderson mine and mill is responsible for the removal, repair, and installation of electrical components and systems. This role involves advanced troubleshooting, system optimization, and performing preventative maintenance on industrial electrical and instrumentation equipment. The electrician may also mentor or train other electrical workers.

Key focus areas include Remove, repair and install electrical components, electrical systems, Analyze and diagnose electrical systems, and Perform advanced troubleshooting and systems/process optimization.

Successful candidates bring Certified Electronics Electrical Instrumentation Program, Associate Degree Trade School, and Four Years Industrial Electrical Experience. Important skills include Electrical Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems Diagnosis, Advanced Troubleshooting, Systems Optimization, Process Optimization, and Preventative Maintenance. Preferred (not required): VFDs, PLC, HMI, and SCADA Control Systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical Systems AnalysisElectrical Systems DiagnosisAdvanced TroubleshootingSystems OptimizationProcess OptimizationPreventative MaintenanceAC/DC Drives MaintenanceAC/DC Drives TroubleshootingPLCs MaintenancePLCs TroubleshootingOverhead Cranes MaintenanceOverhead Cranes TroubleshootingManagement Control Systems MaintenanceManagement Control Systems TroubleshootingCalibration of Field TransmittersCalibration of TransducersCalibration of Weigh ScalesLow Voltage Equipment MaintenanceLow Voltage Equipment TroubleshootingMedium Voltage Equipment MaintenanceMedium Voltage Equipment TroubleshootingRegulatory Agency Standards ComplianceReading Technical ManualsReading PrintsReading SchematicsCommunicationVFDsPLCHMISCADA Control SystemsDiagnostic Electrical Test EquipmentHVAC Equipment

Qualifications

Approved Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation Program Completion or 4+ Years Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation Repair and Maintenance Experience or Associate's Degree or Trade School Certification in Related Field and 2+ Years Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation Repair and Maintenance ExperienceExperience in Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Repair of Electrical Circuits and Connected EquipmentMinimum Personal Tools as Described by Department Tool ListCompleted Academic and Practical Competencies RequiredHigh School Diploma or GEDExperience With Low and Medium VoltagesExperience With AC and/or DC ControlsExperience With Instrumentation Devices

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Mine Diagnostic Electrician

Requisition ID: 145118

Location:

Empire, CO, US, 80438

Category: Maintenance

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

At Climax Molybdenum, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Where You Will Work

Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour drive apart – separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles underground). The Henderson mine is an underground molybdenum mining operation located approximately 42 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire. It has been in operation since 1976 and today consists of a large block-cave, underground mining complex feeding a concentrator with a current capacity of approximately 32,000 metric tons per day. It can produce approximately 15 million pounds of molybdenum per year. The Henderson mill is located 15 miles west of the mine, between Dillon and Kremmling. 

Both sites are surrounded by US Forest Service (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US\_Forest\_Service)  land of the Arapaho National Forest (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arapaho\_National\_Forest) , making it easy for our employees and their families to enjoy year-round hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the area. Explore the opportunity to advance your career at one of our sites – the Henderson mine or mill and live life at the top!  

Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.

What You Will Do

  • 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 including installation, repair and troubleshooting of industrical 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, PLCs, 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

  • Follow Standard Operating Procedues (SOP) and work area instructions, participate in safety and environmental activities, and use plant and equipment correctly at all times

What You Bring To Freeport

  • Completion of an approved Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation Program,  OR

  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance,  OR

  • Associate's degree or Trade School Certification in a related field  **and ** two (2) years of 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

  • Effective written and verbal 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

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED

  • Experience with VFDs, PLC, HMI, and/or 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

  • Experience with HVAC equipment

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently  $33.00 - $45.50/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role. 

  • Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines

  • 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, holiday pay, parental leave 

  • Tuition assistance 

  • Employee Assistance Program 

  • Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle 

  • Internal progression opportunities 

  • Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Our-Benefits-FM/?locale=en\_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! 

**What We Require  **

  • 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. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [email protected] .

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