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Industrial Mill Electrician

The Industrial Mill Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment supporting mill operations, including crushing, conveying, grinding, pumping, and process control systems. This role is critical to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation in a heavy industrial/mining environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent experience
• Minimum 35 years of industrial electrical experience (mining or heavy industry preferred)
• Strong knowledge of:
• Industrial power distribution systems
• Motors, drives, and control circuits
• Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Experience working with PLCs and industrial automation systems
• Strong understanding of safety practices in industrial environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mining, concentrator, or processing plants
• Familiarity with SAG mills, crushers, and large pumping systems
• Experience with high-voltage systems
• Instrumentation experience (flow, pressure, level, etc.)
• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo, etc.)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work performed in a heavy industrial environment (dust, noise, heat, and outdoor conditions)
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, and respond to callouts as needed

Key Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Safety-first mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, production-driven environment

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunity to work on large-scale industrial equipment
• Career growth in a dynamic mining/processing environment
• Be part of a team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen (hair analysis).

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage and 401(k) plan with company match.

The Ray 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.