Electrician - Underground

Cementation USA•Elko, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the installation, maintenance, and repair of all surface and underground site electrical equipment, including but not limited to: All surface and underground power distribution, all surface and underground instrumentation, and all surface and underground electrical equipment related to shaft sinking, hoisting plants and underground development work.

Requirements

Technical degree, High School or Equivalent
Electrical Trade Certificate
Valid Drivers Certificate
Valid certificate of qualification
Must have a good understanding of the electrical systems, electrical procedures, and maintenance programs.
Fall Arrest Working at Heights
Strong troubleshooting skills
Strong aptitude with ability to perform routine equipment maintenance
Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed
Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met
Good communication skills and ability to work with others
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Pre-employment drug, alcohol, and medical testing
Criminal Record Check

Nice To Haves

Experience with radio and network communications infrastructure (LTE, Leaky Feeder, LAN, fiber optics)
Instrumentation experience
Possess a valid Journeyperson Electrician Certificate preferred
Part 48 Underground MSHA training preferred
Minimum 3 years of work related experience as a licensed Journeyperson Electrician preferred

Responsibilities

Understand the company policies and work in accordance with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
Ensure personal protective equipment is used as required
Be a "Leader in Safety" ensure all work proceeds under safe work conditions, procedures are followed using proper equipment (including personal protective equipment), support is provided to project personnel to "Stop and Correct" unsafe situations and information is passed on, including near misses so the company can take action to continually improve workplace safety for all
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in their workplace
Follow established procedures in shutting down and disassembling equipment, replacing damaged or worn parts and reassembling and testing equipment to perform to required specifications
Isolate electrical power to equipment for others as required in accordance with the Project lock out procedures
Receive oral or written instructions from supervisor, including wiring diagrams and/or schematics, and select required materials and equipment to perform the job
Work collaboratively with other trades personnel and crew members
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with current codes
Ensure all required logbooks are maintained and updated.
Submit oral and written reports relevant to job duties
Troubleshoot equipment using a digital multimeter and by referring to wiring diagrams and schematics
Test cable and motor winding insulation resistance using a Meghohmeter "Megger"
Repair and maintain all equipment in accordance with the preventative maintenance program
Other such duties as may be assigned
Fully support and actively participate in the team safety program based on culture and innovation
PLC Troubleshooting & Maintenance-Must be able to independently troubleshoot and repair complex automated systems. Including diagnosing PLC hardware issues (I/O modules, power supplies), and utilizing software (e.g., RSLogix) to monitor and trace ladder logic for efficient fault-finding.