VFD Specialist - Mining

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a VFD Specialist for diagnosis, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of frequency converters associated with overhead cranes and lifting equipment at mining sites. Key Highlights: 1. Management and maintenance of industrial equipment with a focus on efficiency. 2. Diagnosis and parameterization of frequency converters. 3. Work at mining sites with lifting equipment. **VFD Specialist \- Mining (1 vacancy)** **Electrician / Electronics Technicians** =============================================================================================== ### **CONTACT INFORMATION** **Company:** Loop Ingeniería y Servicios SpA. **Economic activity:** Engineering ### **DESCRIPTION** We are Loop, a company dedicated to the management and maintenance of industrial equipment, focusing on operational efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement. We are currently seeking a VFD Specialist for overhead cranes, responsible for diagnosis, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of frequency converters associated with overhead cranes and lifting equipment at mining sites. Key responsibilities: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on variable frequency drives (VFDs). Diagnose faults, alarms, and error codes. Configure, parameterize, and back up VFD parameters. Inspect motors, control panels, control signals, and associated systems. Conduct electrical measurements, tests, and functional verifications. Address operational failures and propose corrective actions. Comply with site procedures, technical standards, and safety regulations. Requirements: Education: Technician or Engineer in Electricity, Automation, Electronics, Electromechanics, or related field. Experience: Mandatory experience in diagnosis and parameterization of frequency converters. Minimum 2 years’ experience preferred in overhead cranes, lifting equipment, mining, or heavy industry. Desired knowledge: ABB, Siemens, Schneider, Danfoss, or similar VFDs; interpretation of electrical schematics and motor control systems. Antofagasta, Sierra Gorda 31/08/2026 \- 02/11/2026 1\.210\.001 \- 1\.360\.000 Full-time ### **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** **Education level:** Completed higher education **Experience:** 2 years **Qualification:** * Technician in Electricity and Industrial Electricity ### **CHARACTERISTICS** **Contract type:** Fixed-term contract **Position level offered:** Technician **Source of the offer:** WEB **Professional practice opportunity:** No