Instrumentation & Control Systems Electrician- Miami Smelter

Job Description

Job Description

Instrumentation/Electrical Technician ( I&E Tech )

Smelter Electrical and I&E Maintenance Department

Miami, Arizona - Fully On-Site

Full-Time Position

About Our Client

This established mining company operates a copper smelter and rod plant nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix, processing copper concentrate primarily from Arizona copper mines and serving as the most significant source of sulfuric acid for North American leaching operations. Located in Arizona's Globe-Miami historic mining district, the company offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage in the Tri-Town area of Globe, Claypool and Miami with convenient shopping and family-friendly atmosphere. The company is committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production, and maintains a culture supported by core values where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their careers.

Job Description

This position is for highly skilled workers in the instrumentation/electrical craft who perform at or above a CCST/EPRI level II or equivalent. The role involves comprehensive responsibilities including the removal, repair, installation, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of process instrumentation and electrical systems. The technician will work under minimal supervision where the primary objective is safe production, with opportunities to mentor or train other instrumentation/electrical employees. This position focuses on process optimization through advanced technical skills and requires expertise in industrial automation, instrumentation, and electrical systems in a manufacturing plant environment operating 24/7/365.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform removal, repair, installation, troubleshooting and diagnosis of process instrumentation and electrical systems for process optimization
• Complete safe routine and non-routine calibrations and repairs
• Execute preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of pneumatic instruments, control valves, pressure, flow, level, temperature, weigh scales and analytical instrumentation
• Maintain and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers, transmitter and control valve setup and diagnosis, electrical testing and loop checking
• Perform installations and renovations compliant with regulatory agency standards
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and work area instructions
• Participate in safety and environmental activities
• Use plant and equipment correctly at all times
• Mentor or train other technicians and electrical workers
• Perform other duties as required

Required Experience/Skills

• Completion of an approved certified program for instrumentation/control system, electronics, & electrical, OR minimum of four (4) years experience in industrial instrumentation/electrical repair and maintenance, OR Associates degree or Trade School Certification in the related field and two (2) years experience performing maintenance and repair of industrial automation, instrumentation, and electrical systems
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude
• Ability to pass a written assessment based on skills/abilities, academic knowledge, and safety
• Strong knowledge in the maintenance and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers, transmitter and control valve setup and diagnosis, electrical testing and loop checking
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment

Nice-to-Haves

• High School diploma or GED

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred. Completion of an approved certified program for instrumentation/control system, electronics, & electrical, OR Associates degree or Trade School Certification in a related field required.

Pay & Benefits Summary

• Estimated pay range: $31.00 - $42.50/hour (base salary, does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions)
• $50 per-shift stipend available to employees assigned to specific positions within the Smelter Electrical and E/I Maintenance departments which meet program guidelines
• Affordable