Mill Diagnostic Electrician

At Climax Molybdenum, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis

Where You Will Work

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years, with mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax Mine is located between Frisco and Leadville – the seat of Lake County and the highest incorporated city in the United States.

Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.

Description:

Under general supervision, safely maintain, install, repair and troubleshoot multiple types of electrical systems and equipment in support of a Mill/Processing site.

• Removal, repair and installation of electrical systems and components within the following areas and systems: mill (primary/regrind), leach area, packing area, boiler room, reagent area, acid house, general mill, conveyor equipment, air, water and power line systems.
• Perform equipment electrical analysis and diagnosis, advanced troubleshooting and systems/process optimization.
• Work on switch gear and distribution including grounding, LOTOTO procedures, and use of jumper forms.
• Perform preventative maintenance including checking motors, checking for ground loops, metering electrical circuits, calibrating equipment and completing additional checks.
• Review, revise and create SOP’s.
• Perform NRC conduit bending and fastening: conduit, cable tray, grounds, boxes, and calculating loads and feeder sizes.
• Train and mentor other Electrical department employees on:
  • Proper testing of PPE.
  • Proper audit of Mill site.
  • Preventative maintenance (either electrical or instrumentation).
  • Product flow and priorities.
  • New electrical installation.
  • Print reading.
• Act as Fill-in Supervisor as needed.
• May be required to use the following mobile equipment: forklifts, light duty vehicles, bucket trucks, high-lift trucks.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Certified Electronics, Electrical and/or Instrumentation program,
  OR
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance,
  OR
• Associate's degree or Trade School Certification in a related field and two (2) years of experience in Industrial Electrical and/or Instrumentation repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD drawings/prints, and electronic prints.
• Knowledge of proper SOP's.
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience with VFDs, PLC, HMI, and/or SCADA Control Systems.
• Experience working with low and medium voltages.
• Experience with AC and/or DC controls.
• Experience with instrumentation devices.
• Experience with diagnostic electrical test equipment.
• Experience with HVAC equipment.

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.
• This is a Safety Sensitive role.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing plant which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electric shock, toxic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles.
• While performing duties of this job, the…