Electrical Engineer Intern bei ASARCO LLC

About Asarco Grupo Mexico 

ASARCO LLC is a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest Copper producers Grupo Mexico and ranks third in the United States in Copper production. ASARCO LLC is a fully integrated miner, smelter, and refinery of copper in the United States with over 2,800 employees spanning 4 mine sites in Arizona. 

Location: 

ASARCO Ray mining operation, a 250,000 TPD hard rock open pit copper mine located 64 miles southeast between Phoenix and 70 miles northeast Tucson, Arizona. 

27809 North Mineral Creek Road, Kearny, Arizona 85137, United States 

We are looking for motivated students with a strong interest in the mining industry. Our internship program is 10 weeks long, in which you will receive important industry training and get involved in meaningful real-world projects like planning a program, designing a process, or implementing technology. The culmination of your program will include an opportunity to present your work to management. 

Duties will include/assist in:

• All facets of engineering projects, including new production equipment, continuous improvement initiatives, and process and maintenance support of plant electrical equipment.
• Electrical controls, data acquisition and automation strategies and hands-on technical skills as well as contractor/contract management skills.
• Provide electrical engineering support to maintenance and facility.

• Functions related to plant facilities and maintenance support. This includes specifying electrical equipment, supervising procurement, installation and giving support to maintenance functions.
• Areas of concern are electrical distribution and substations, medium voltage motor starters, and switchgear selection. Along with PLC and VFD training regarding application interface and troubleshooting skills.
• Interact with vendors and contractors on projects and material selection.
• Report to management on facility energy management including energy audits/conservation, TEP interface, substation maintenance along with contract and quality of service provisions.
• Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.