Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Industrial Maintenance Electrician

The Industrial Maintenance Electrician is responsible for safely maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical systems to support reliable plant operations. This journeyman-level role performs preventive maintenance, routine and non-routine repairs, and electrical installations while ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Maintain, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical equipment, including AC motors, power distribution systems, substation maintenance, etc.
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Controls & Automation Support: Troubleshoot and support electrical controls including VFDs, motor controls, PLCs, HMIs, and related control systems.
• Low & Medium Voltage Work: Safely install, maintain, and troubleshoot low and medium voltage electrical systems up to 13.8kv.
• Facility Electrical Infrastructure: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot infrastructure.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Apply analytical troubleshooting techniques using diagnostic electrical test equipment, blueprints, diagrams, and OEM manuals to identify and resolve issues.
• Working at Heights: Safely perform work at heights using ladders and aerial work platforms as required.
• Safety Compliance: Perform all work in accordance with MSHA requirements, site procedures, and NFPA70E and NEC electrical safety standards. Use of all required PPE.
• Installation & Construction: Perform conduit installation and support electrical construction and modification projects.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of troubleshooting experience as an Industrial or Commercial Maintenance Electrician. Residential electrical experience alone does not qualify for this role.
• 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
• Experience using diagnostic electrical test equipment
• Ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English

Preferred:

• Experience with VFDs, rectifiers, and substation transformers
• Mining experience

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• 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

All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol test, and background check. All positions require a pre-placement physical examination to ensure candidates are 'fit for duty'. Additional training and/or testing may be required. Capstone maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Capstone Copper is an equal opportunity employer.