Electrical designer Jobs in Tucson, AZ

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide strong safety leadership for the electrical group across all site operations.

• Understand, apply, and enforce all relevant federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.

• Support environmental compliance across processing facilities and site infrastructure.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all electrical systems on site, including incoming power distribution supporting processing areas and mine-wide operations.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electric mining shovels used for production.

• Oversee powerline construction, upgrades, and maintenance activities.

• Assist in prioritizing and optimizing electrical, process controls, and communications work across the entire operation.

• Order and manage parts, materials, and equipment to ensure uninterrupted production.

• Contribute to meeting and sustaining copper cathode output goals.

• Support cost-control efforts for both processing and mining departments.

• Develop, manage, and refine a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.

• Ensure high-quality workmanship, including customer service, procedures, tooling, and personnel performance.

• Direct and provide guidance to team members, including process control technicians, the electrical lead, and journeyman/second-class electricians.

• Mentor, train, and develop employees for long-term advancement.

• Collaborate closely with processing operations, mining, laboratory, and other departments to improve safety, environmental performance, production efficiency, cost control, and overall quality.

• Work cooperatively with union personnel to maintain effective plant and field operations.

• Administer company and departmental policies in a consistent and effective manner.

• Assist in developing and executing both capital and operational projects aimed at improving plant and site performance.

• Serve as backup for the Maintenance Supervisor when required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong technical foundation in electrical and process control systems, including deep understanding of electrical theory and hands-on experience with AC and DC circuits, motors, and troubleshooting.

• Ability to interpret and work from electrical schematics, logic diagrams, and wiring drawings.

• Experience with PLC systems, low- and medium-voltage equipment, switchgear, motor controls, and solid-state drive systems.

• Demonstrated commitment to world-class safety practices.

• Demonstrated commitment to environmental compliance.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with staff, peers, and management.

• Valid driver's license required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of eight (8) years of electrical experience in a mining environment.

• Strong computer skills required.

• At least five (5) years of supervisory experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred. Extensive plant and leadership experience (10+ years) may be considered in place of formal education.