Kearny
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 • Applicant must have good communications skills (oral and written)., • Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities., • Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks., • The worker is required to wear a Respirator., • Ability to attend work regularly and work rotating shifts and rotating days off., • The physical requirements of the position are considered Heavy Work: Exerting up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects., • Ability to perceive the nature of sounds with no less than a 40db loss @ 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz, and 3,000 Hz with or without correction., • Ability to communicate by means of hand signals., • The ability to work in conditions of extreme heat, extreme cold, vibration, chemicals (airborne and/or skin exposure, high noise levels, confined spaces, heights., • Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, stairs, ramps, and the like with agility., • Ability to kneel or work in cramped positions., • Must be able to speak, read and write English. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • High school diploma or GED., • Minimum of 4 years in electrical maintenance in heavy industry, exposure to large mining equipment is a plus. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Must have own tools. 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.