Electrician

Department: Electrical Maintenance / Operations Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Line Electrician to join our electrical maintenance team at a large-scale mining operation in Morenci, Arizona. The Line Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical distribution systems and associated equipment throughout the mining operation. This position requires strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, transformers, substations, motors, controls, and electrical infrastructure. The successful candidate will perform routine and non-routine maintenance, electrical construction, system upgrades, and emergency repairs while ensuring all work meets applicable electrical codes, industry standards, and safety requirements. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, technically proficient, and capable of working independently or as part of a team in a demanding industrial mining environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical distribution systems, powerlines, transformers, substations, switchgear, motors, and electrical components. Perform electrical construction, renovations, equipment installations, and system upgrades in accordance with applicable codes and regulations. Diagnose electrical failures and perform advanced troubleshooting on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency of electrical equipment and infrastructure. Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams. Utilize electrical testing and diagnostic equipment to identify faults and verify equipment performance. Perform transformer installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repairs. Work with overhead and underground electrical distribution systems and associated equipment. Operate bucket trucks, boom trucks, backhoes, and other equipment as required. Install, maintain, and troubleshoot motors, motor controls, AC/DC drives, PLCs, instrumentation, and process control systems. Maintain electrical equipment associated with mining, processing, and material handling operations. Complete assigned work orders, maintenance documentation, inspections, and electronic reporting. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety policies, environmental requirements, and work area instructions. Identify potential electrical hazards and take appropriate corrective action. Assist with training and mentoring other electrical maintenance personnel when needed. Participate in safety meetings, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications Candidates must meet one of the following educational and experience requirements: Completion of an approved Certified Electronics, Electrical, and/or Instrumentation Program; OR A minimum of four (4) years of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation maintenance and repair experience; OR An associate degree or trade school certification in a related field with at least two (2) years of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation maintenance and repair experience. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical circuits and connected equipment. Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from electrical prints, schematics, technical manuals, and equipment documentation. Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and electrical safety practices. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to obtain and maintain the minimum personal tools required by the department within 90 days of hire. Successful completion of required academic and practical competencies. Ability to demonstrate required technical knowledge and skills and pass applicable written assessments. Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Experience working with low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems. Knowledge of powerline construction, installation, inspection, and maintenance practices. Experience with transformer installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Experience using electrical diagnostic and testing equipment. Previous experience operating bucket trucks, boom trucks, backhoes, and other heavy equipment. Experience with industrial power distribution systems, substations, switchgear, and motor controls. Knowledge of electrical safety procedures and applicable industry standards. Work Environment and Physical Requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr