Electrician
Description
Company Background and Culture
Florence Copper is in the historic Copper Corridor of Arizona – a region steeped in copper mining history. During its lifetime, Florence Copper is estimated to create close to 500 jobs for Pinal County and generate $3.4 billion in economic activity for the State of Arizona.
Once operational, Florence Copper is expected to have the lowest energy and greenhouse gas-intensity (“GHG”) of any copper producer in North America and will help reduce the United States’ reliance on foreign producers for metal that is critical for the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Florence Copper LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Taseko Mines Limited which is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Taseko is also the operator and 75% owner of the Gibraltar copper/molybdenum mine in Canada and various other development projects.
For more information on Florence Copper and Taseko visit our website at www.tasekomines.com.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for an Electrician at our Florence, Arizona site. Reporting to the Shift Supervisors, the Electrician occupies a safety sensitive position and is responsible for troubleshooting electrical problems, repair and overhaul of electrical equipment and controls.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Install, repair, and maintain electrical equipment and components in an industrial setting.
- Observe safety rules and procedures and meet electrical codes.
- Perform equipment troubleshooting, quality testing and inspections.
- Make decisions based upon technical documents and electrical knowledge.
- Work independently or as part of a team to complete tasks and projects.
- Assist other maintenance and/or operations employees as may be required.
Education and Work Experience
- 3+ years of proven electrical experience in an industrial or process environment. Maintenance experience at SXEW, wellfield, or water treatment facilities is preferred.
- Diagnostic instrumentation certification and/or experience is desirable.
- Associate degree in electrical related field highly desirable.
- Journeyman level or completion of an electrical apprenticeship program.
Skills and Competencies
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, Internet highly desirable.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time.
- Experience in collecting and entering data.
- Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools and industrial equipment.
- Awareness of national, state and local electrical codes.
- Ability to read schematics, blueprints and other technical documents.
- Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting heavy objects, climbing stairs/ladders, crawling, etc.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, managing multiple projects and activities.
- 30 hour OSHA general
Work Environment
• This position will include some office work, but some work will be performed in all-weather conditions both outdoors, and in a plant setting.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must work in compliance with the Florence Copper (OSHA) site safety program.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in the plant environment.
To apply go to: https://www.florencecopper.com/careers/current-opportunities