Superintendent Electrical Maintenance - MW&E

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 Where You Will Work   

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.  

 

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more. 

Description

Under limited supervision, plan, organize, manage and evaluate assigned tasks, including but not limited to: reliability, safety, company standards, work quality, best practices and environmental management. Oversees the management and maintenance of all electrical equipment related to the Plant and including potential visits to OEM shops and mine sites.

 

• Establish tactical and strategic goals, objectives, policies and procedures for electrical equipment related to crushers, mills, screens and pumps
• Understand electrical schematics, basic electrical drive theory, and troubleshooting processes
• Develop and implement electrical processes and procedures and implement with consistency
• Support site strategic initiatives, and participate as required
• Provide technical electrical maintenance support for critical production issues
• Technical expert on electrical standards and company best practices
• Manage electrical planning and execution
• Provide technical assistance and recommendations to Plant staff and implement reliability best practices during major fixed plant equipment rebuilds
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new processes and continual improvement ideas
• Standardize electrical maintenance equipment and procedures for crushers, mills, screens and pump replacements and rebuilds
• Oversee and manage the budget as related to the electrical department
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or management experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or management experience
• Working knowledge and understanding of fixed plant maintenance including but not limited to the associated processes, work flow and equipment
• Proficient in VFD troubleshooting, electrical schematic interpretation, maintenance planning and execution
• Working knowledge and understanding of all electrical and instrument related equipment in a modern concentrator
• Proficient in MS Office, Word and Excel
• Skill in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to plan, prioritize, direct and manage a diverse number of operational areas, projects and activities
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Preferred

• None

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English

• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment

• Work requires regular travel within the US and internationally

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