Diagnostic Electrician- Rod Mill (Miami)

Job Description

Job Description

Diagnostic Electrician

Location: Globe-Miami, Arizona

Full Time Position

About Our Client

Our client is a leading mining and metals company with a rich heritage in the extraction and processing of copper and other minerals. Operating across North America with facilities strategically located near major mining districts, they specialize in copper concentrate processing and sulphuric acid production for leaching operations. The company is committed to safety excellence, environmental stewardship, and fostering a collaborative culture where employee development and family-friendly values are prioritized. Their operations are centered in Arizona's historic Globe-Miami mining district, offering employees the opportunity to work in a region known for its natural beauty and mining legacy.

Job Description

As an Electrical Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing electrical systems that support large-scale industrial mining operations. Your expertise will directly impact production efficiency and safety standards while working in a dynamic environment that values technical excellence and continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced electrical and instrumentation systems, including PLCs, AC/DC drives, overhead cranes, and process control equipment.

You will collaborate closely with maintenance teams, operations personnel, and engineering staff to ensure optimal equipment performance. The role provides excellent opportunities for professional growth through hands-on experience with cutting-edge industrial technology and mentoring opportunities with fellow technicians.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Remove, repair, and install electrical components and systems in industrial mining environment
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and systems/process optimization of electrical equipment
• Complete routine and non-routine electrical repairs and construction projects safely
• Conduct preventative maintenance on substations, power distribution systems, and switchgear
• Maintain and troubleshoot AC/DC drives, PLCs, overhead cranes, and management control systems
• Calibrate field transmitters, transducers, and weigh scales according to specifications
• Service low and medium voltage equipment following safety protocols
• Perform installations and renovations compliant with regulatory agency standards
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and participate in safety and environmental activities
• Mentor and train other electrical workers as needed
• Read and interpret technical manuals, prints, and schematics for troubleshooting
• Use plant and equipment correctly at all times maintaining safety standards

Required Experience/Skills

• Completion of approved Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation Program, OR minimum four years industrial electrical/instrumentation repair and maintenance experience, OR Associate's degree/Trade School Certification with two years relevant experience
• Experience in troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of electrical circuits and connected equipment
• Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess minimum personal tools as described by department tool list or obtain within 90 days
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge and skills
• Must pass written assessment based on skills, abilities, academic knowledge, and safety
• Experience with diagnostic electrical test equipment
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and safety protocols

Nice-to-Haves

• 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 HVAC equipment
• Personal interest in mining industry operations
• Previous experience in industrial or manufacturing environments

Education

Associate's degree or Trade School Certification in related field preferred, or completion of approved Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation Program

Pay & Benefits Summary

• Competitive hourly pay ra