Industrial Maintenance Electrician

About the role

The Industrial Maintenance Electrician position supports reliable plant operations at Pinto Valley, an open-pit copper mine in central Arizona. This journeyman-level role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical equipment, including AC motors, power distribution systems, substation maintenance, etc.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot and support electrical controls including VFDs, motor controls, PLCs, HMIs, and related control systems.
• Safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot low and medium voltage electrical systems up to 13.8kv.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot facility electrical infrastructure.
• Apply analytical troubleshooting techniques using diagnostic electrical test equipment, blueprints, diagrams, and OEM manuals to identify and resolve issues.
• Safely perform work at heights using ladders and aerial work platforms as required.
• Perform conduit installation and support electrical construction and modification projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of troubleshooting experience as an Industrial or Commercial Maintenance Electrician.
• Strong industrial equipment electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience working with low and medium voltage electrical systems up to 13.8kv.
• Experience with AC and/or DC motors & controls.
• Ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English.
• Preferred: Experience with VFDs, rectifiers, and substation transformers.
• Preferred: Mining experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including stairs and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and high-humidity environments.
• Ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, squat, and work in confined spaces.

Skills

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with diagnostic electrical test equipment.
• Knowledge of MSHA requirements, site procedures, and NFPA70E and NEC electrical safety standards.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment (PPE).

Benefits

Capstone offers an extensive total rewards package designed to support your physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes a quarterly bonus of up to 8% of regular earnings, a 401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan with company matching, affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance, paid time-off, tuition reimbursement, and discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles, and homes. Additionally, we offer a competitive salary and a 7-on, 7-off schedule that alternates between 12-hour day shifts and 12-hour night shifts.

Pay

Salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

We offer a 7-on, 7-off schedule that alternates between 12-hour day shifts and 12-hour night shifts. This schedule offers a great work-life balance with ample time for rest and personal activities.