Electrician
Description
Florence Copper is in the historic Copper Corridor of Arizona – a region steeped in copper mining history. The project offers a unique opportunity to provide strong economic benefits to the community of Florence and the State of Arizona with minimal environmental impact using the in-situ copper recovery process. 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.
Florence Copper is expected to have the lowest energy and greenhouse gas-intensity (GHG) of any copper producer in North America and will reduce the United States’ reliance on foreign producers for a metal considered to be critical for the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Florence Copper is a wholly owned subsidiary of Taseko Mines Limited which is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Taseko is also the operator and 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 Supervisor, 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’s degree in electrical related field highly desirable.
• Journeyman level or completion of an electrical apprenticeship program preferred.
We are looking for an Electrician at our Florence, Arizona site. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, 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’s degree in electrical related field highly desirable.
• Journeyman level or completion of an electrical apprenticeship program preferred.
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, etc.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, managing multiple projects and activities.
• Applicable safety (OSHA or MSHA) training/certificates.
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.