Diagnostic Electrician – Substation Maintenance

Location: Morenci, AZ
Employment type: Direct hire
Pay: $33-$42/hr W2

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Diagnostic Electrician to support electrical maintenance and substation operations at a large-scale industrial mining facility in Arizona.

This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing industrial electrical systems and equipment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial electrical maintenance, power distribution, and electrical troubleshooting, with experience working around substations, switchgear, transformers, and low- to medium-voltage systems.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an electrician who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working in a safety-focused environment, and supporting critical industrial operations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, remove, and install industrial electrical components and systems.

• Perform preventative maintenance on substations, power distribution systems, switchgear, motors, motor controls, and related equipment.

• Maintain and troubleshoot AC/DC drives, PLCs, overhead cranes, and industrial control systems.

• Perform calibration and troubleshooting of field transmitters, transducers, and weigh scales.

• Support routine and non-routine electrical repairs, maintenance, and construction projects.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, prints, and equipment manuals.

• Ensure electrical installations and modifications comply with applicable safety and regulatory standards.

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and optimize electrical systems.

• Follow established safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and environmental requirements.

• Provide technical guidance and support to other electrical team members as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an approved electrical, electronics, or instrumentation training program; OR

• At least 4 years of industrial electrical or instrumentation maintenance and repair experience; OR

• An associate degree or trade school certification in a related field, along with at least 2 years of relevant industrial experience.

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical circuits and equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical manuals, and engineering prints.

• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting practices.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

• Ability to meet safety and technical competency requirements.

• Must have or be able to obtain the required personal tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Experience working with low- and medium-voltage electrical systems.

• Substation maintenance or power distribution experience.

• Knowledge of transformer installation, testing, and maintenance.

• Experience with diagnostic electrical testing equipment.

• Experience with powerline construction and maintenance practices.

• Experience operating bucket trucks, boom trucks, backhoes, or similar equipment.

Work Environment & Opportunity

• Work at a large-scale industrial mining operation in Morenci, Arizona.

• Hands-on electrical maintenance in an industrial environment.

• Safety-focused workplace with opportunities to develop technical skills.

• Company housing may be available, or eligible onsite employees may qualify for a monthly housing allowance, subject to program guidelines.

If you have industrial electrical maintenance experience and enjoy troubleshooting complex equipment and power distribution systems, we'd like to hear from you!