Diagnostic Electrician

Diagnostic Electrician

Freeport-McMoRan operates world-class copper assets that power global electrification. As a Diagnostic Electrician you will keep high-value industrial and instrumentation running by rapidly isolating electrical faults, protecting people and production at sites. Your work directly supports our core values of Safety, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Commitment.

What You Will Do

• Removal, repair and installation of electrical components, electrical systems, analysis and diagnosis, advanced troubleshooting and systems/process optimization; may mentor or train other electrical workers
• Safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs and construction
• Perform preventative maintenance including installation, repair and troubleshooting of industrical electrical and/or instrumentation equipment (i.e. substations, power distribution systems, switchgear motors, motor controls, systems and components, process controls, instrumentation and pneumatic equipment)
• Must have strong knowledge in the maintenance and troubleshooting of AC/DC drives, PLCs, overhead cranes, management control systems, calibration of field transmitters/transducers and weigh scales, and low and medium voltage equipment
• Ability to perform installations and renovations compliant with regulatory agency standards
• Follow Standard Operating Procedues (SOP) and work area instructions, participate in safety and environmental activities, and use plant and equipment correctly at all times

What You Bring To Freeport

• Completion of an approved Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation Program, OR 
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance, OR 
• Associate's degree or Trade School Certification in a related field and two (2) years of experience in Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance 
• Experience in troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of electrical circuits and connected equipment; this includes the ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics for trouble shooting and repair 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company 
• Must have minimum personal tools as described by the department tool list or be able to obtain them within 90 days of hire date 
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety. 

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 diagnostic electrical test equipment 
• Experience with HVAC equipment