--- title: 'Industrial Electrician at Mariana Minerals' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/industrial-electrician-mariana-minerals-moab-snerjqgb4qbh' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Industrial Electrician at Mariana Minerals - **Company:** Mariana Minerals - **Location:** Moab, UT - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/marianaminerals/a96559e8-bcf4-49cb-88e9-1be2fa065700 ## Job description ## About Mariana Minerals Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Position Summary The Industrial Electrician is a hands-on role supporting the safe, reliable operation of Mariana’s mining and processing site. This position works across a broad range of electrical systems and projects, partnering closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams in a fast-paced industrial environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong industrial electrical experience, sound technical judgment, and a consistent commitment to safety. They should be comfortable working independently, collaborating across teams, and taking a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Mining experience and a Journeyman Electrician license are preferred, but candidates with strong applicable industrial experience will also be considered. ## Key Responsibilities - Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install industrial electrical systems, equipment, wiring, controls, and associated components. - Diagnose electrical and control system issues using schematics, prints, test equipment, PLC diagnostics, and systematic troubleshooting methods - Support PLCs, control wiring, instrumentation, motors, and remote equipment operation. - Work with 3-phase 480V systems, with additional exposure to 4,160V and 13.8kV electrical systems and power distribution. - Install conduit, pull wire, terminate components, and support new construction, equipment installations, upgrades, and site projects. - Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, lighting, building systems, HVAC-related electrical components, communications, and site infrastructure. - Partner with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to identify root causes, resolve equipment issues, and support reliable operations. - Perform all work in accordance with NEC, MSHA, company safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements while consistently following required PPE and safe work practices. Desired Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of electrical experience in industrial, mining, processing, heavy manufacturing, or a similar environment. - Journeyman Electrician license preferred, or willingness and ability to obtain. - Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting experience, including 3-phase systems and equipment operating at 120V, 208V, 480V, 4,160V, and 13.8kV. - Experience troubleshooting controls, control wiring, PLC-related equipment, and other industrial electrical systems. - Ability to independently diagnose electrical and control system issues, identify root causes, and determine safe, effective corrective actions. - Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, prints, drawings, and diagrams. - Proficiency with electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments. - Strong safety judgment, communication skills, and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional maintenance team. - Experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial rectifier systems is a plus. - MSHA certification or willingness to obtain. Physical Requirements - Ability to walk long distances over rough, uneven terrain and climb ladders and structures. - Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. - Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures. - Must wear and properly use required PPE, including hard hat, steel-toed footwear, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, hearing protection, respirator (as required), and protective clothing. - Ability to work in environments with potential exposure to dust, fumes, diesel exhaust, solvents, sulphuric acid, and other hazardous materials. Our culture is built on four principles: Everyone Gets Home Safe. We never put speed or cost ahead of people. Extreme Ownership. We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions. Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate. We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale. Share Your Legos. We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions. Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply! ## About Mariana Minerals ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company focused on supplying the minerals critical to modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, $85M funding in July 2025) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Turner Caldwell (Co-Founder & CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Metal Ore Mining / Critical Minerals - **Target customers**: B2B – energy, AI, and defense supply chains (including downstream manufacturers and government entities) - **Mission or purpose**: "Create a future of critical mineral abundance" by reimagining the global minerals supply chain with software, automation, and data-driven decision making. ## Products & Services - **Copper One (formerly Lisbon Valley Copper Mine)**: World’s first autonomous mine, located in Utah. Produces copper using integrated automation and software control. Restarted production in April 2026. - **Lithium One**: Lithium project (on the roadmap or early development). - **Other mineral projects**: Graphite, Uranium, Rare Earth Metals, Cobalt, Nickel, Aluminium – at various stages (stealth or roadmap). - **CapitalProjectOS**: Internal software platform for capital project management (mentioned in leadership bio). - **Technology Stack**: React, dbt, TypeScript, Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, microservices, SCADA, Autodesk, and many others – indicating a strong software engineering backbone. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total funding – $85M Series A (July 2025, 1 investor) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lead investor not publicly disclosed (Andreessen Horowitz was pitched but not confirmed as an investor). Partners include Bot Auto, WeRide, Pronto, Atoms (based on LinkedIn mentions). Also works with UMA (Utah Mining Association). - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 3,575% YoY to 107 employees (as of mid-2026). 73 active job postings. Opened the world’s first autonomous mine (Copper One) in April/May 2026, generating significant industry news and social media engagement. ## Competitive Advantages - **Software-first approach**: The company builds automation and data systems from the ground up, rather than layering tech onto legacy mining operations. This enables fully autonomous mining. - **Vertical integration**: They develop, own, and operate mineral projects, controlling the entire value chain from extraction to processing. - **Deep tech stack**: Use of AI/ML (TensorFlow, PyTorch), simulation, and real-time control systems to optimize mining operations. - **First-mover in autonomous mining**: Copper One is claimed to be the world’s first autonomous mine, giving them a significant lead in operational efficiency and safety. ## Strategic Focus - Scale autonomous mining operations beyond copper (lithium, graphite, uranium, etc.) - Secure domestic supply of critical minerals for U.S. energy, AI, and defense needs. - Continue aggressive hiring across engineering, operations, and field roles. - Expand from Utah to additional sites (Houston engineering office, potential new projects). ## Why Work Here - **Culture principles**: "Extreme Ownership", "Engineer Out Requirements, Then Automate", "Share Your Legos" – emphasizing accountability, simplification, and collaboration. - **Work environment**: High-growth startup with a mission-driven focus on critical infrastructure. Offices in San Francisco (HQ), Houston (Engineering), and La Sal, Utah (mine site). Hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated, but multiple office locations suggest flexibility for field vs. office roles. - **Notable perks**: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI in a traditional industry. Strong engineering culture with modern tech stack (React, Python, ML). Rapid career growth due to company expansion. - **Talent sources**: Attracts talent from Tesla, Redwood Materials, Lilac, ExxonMobil, Amazon Web Services, and other tech/energy companies – indicating a high-caliber peer group. ## Sources 1. [marianaminerals.com](https://marianaminerals.com/) 2. [marianaminerals.com/careers](https://marianaminerals.com/careers) 3. [marianaminerals.com/about](https://marianaminerals.com/about) 4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/marianaminerals](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/marianaminerals) 5. 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