Electrician - Crush/Convey

At Freeport-McMoRan, we offer a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their careers. Morenci operations, an open-pit copper mining complex, has been in continuous operation since 1939 and includes concentrators, leach pads, SX plants, and EW tank houses.

About the Location

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona, Morenci is a unique company town offering numerous amenities, including:

• Company housing or a $750 monthly housing allowance for on-site employees (subject to program guidelines)
• Newly constructed daycare and community center
• Library, health-care facilities, and state-of-the-art fitness centers
• Movie theater and skate park
• Parks and Recreation Division planning activities for all ages
• Outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking, fishing, camping, and hunting

Responsibilities

• Remove, repair, and install electrical components and perform basic to intermediate troubleshooting
• Safely complete routine and non-routine repairs and construction
• Perform preventive maintenance, installation, and repair of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment (e.g., substations, power distribution systems, switchgear motors, motor controls, process controls, instrumentation, and pneumatic equipment)
• Assist with troubleshooting of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Completion of an approved certified electronics, electrical, and/or instrumentation program or a minimum of two (2) years of experience or a combination of education and experience in industrial electrical and/or instrumentation repair and maintenance
• Basic experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical circuits and connected equipment
• Valid state driver’s license
• Minimum personal tools as described by the department tool list (or ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire)
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job at the time of the job offer with or without reasonable accommodations
• Completion of academic and practical competencies (including Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where applicable)
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and skills, and pass a written assessment where required (based on skills/abilities, academic knowledge, and safety)

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience working with low and medium voltages
• Experience with AC and/or DC controls
• Experience with instrumentation devices
• Experience with diagnostic electrical test equipment

Working Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English
• Ability to communicate in English regarding job assignments, procedures, and safety standards
• Work environment may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles
• Physical requirements include standing, sitting, manual dexterity, climbing stairs and ladders, working on elevated platforms, and occasional lifting of moderately heavy to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds)
• Must complete pre-employment color perception and electrical/instrumentation assessments
• May be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation, including weekends, holidays, and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and other gear as needed

Pay

The estimated pay range for this role is $29.00 - $39.00/hour (base salary only). This range reflects experience, qualifications, and skills. The role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payments based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

• 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, and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home, and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities

Additional Requirements

• 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, including shift work in a 24/7, 365-day operation