Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

To maintain a safe workplace by supporting and enforcing company's safety rules, safe work practices, inspect, clean, repair, install wiring and maintain electrical equipment, service lines, substations, and other electrical equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Uses blueprints and wiring diagrams in installing and maintaining electrical equipment.
• Dismantles, cleans, replaces worn or broken parts, rebuilds and tests electronic controls, motors, generators, transmission lines, control panels, rectifiers, etc., using hand, power and test tools.
• Inspects and adjusts electrical equipment on a pre-arranged schedule to assure proper operating condition.
• Test, splice and vulcanize cables, using vulcanizer, blowtorch and fire pot.
• Diagnoses cause of faulty operation and makes necessary repairs to keep equipment downtime to a minimum.
• Performs work on power lines and poles as required.
• Installs conduit, fittings, switches, controls and fixtures for new installations or replacements.
• Performs simple rigging as required.
• Writes daily report in logbook of works performed and condition of equipment.
• Keeps equipment and working area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Obeys all safety rules performing all work in a safe and workman like manner.
• The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED : Pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, hacksaws, voltmeter, hammers, line splicing tools, belt, hooks, ampere meters, circuit testers, hand line and blocks, and other related tools and equipment including mobile.

MATERIALS USED : Cable, electric wire, conduit, insulators, substation equipment, electric motors, equipment repair parts, and other related materials.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

The copper mine is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We have a robust carpool / vanpool program and encourage employees to participate. Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs while reading, sleeping or just enjoying the view.