BC Electrician

Warrior Met Coal•Berry, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician works at the Blue Creek Mine in Berry, Alabama, and is responsible for safely identifying, troubleshooting, and completing underground electrical maintenance activities. The role includes maintaining underground and stationary equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, and equipment required to remain in permissible condition. The Electrician is expected to model the “Warrior Way”—Safer, Accountability, Follow Through, Excellence, and Responsibility—and uphold professionalism, integrity, and teamwork. The position also supports commissioning of new underground equipment and contributes to safety and environmental programs. Mining positions may involve various shifts, rotating schedules, weekends, and holidays. The work takes place underground and requires the physical capabilities and use of protective equipment described in the posting.

Requirements

Valid MSHA Electrical Certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground mining environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
Ability to read complex prints and understand electrical codes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to stand for long periods on uneven, rocky surfaces; sit for up to four hours to operate equipment or vehicles; and walk for up to four hours at a time.
Ability to walk through mine sections with varying clearance and headroom; walking ability must be based on the SCSR emergency evacuation plan and approved by MSHA.
Ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other required personal protective equipment.
Ability to bend or stoop for a full work period due to mine height, climb stairs or steps, and climb on and off equipment and ladders.
Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, make quick reflex movements with the arms and legs, and demonstrate good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to frequently lift 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme conditions, including changing weather, dust, mud, varying noise levels and light conditions, and confined work areas.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of underground electrical experience in an underground mining or production environment.
System commissioning experience in an industrial environment.
High-voltage experience.
Shaft and hoist experience.
Ability to perform and document work-area inspections and equipment inspection/operation cards.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and perform electrical repairs on underground equipment and stationary fixed equipment.
Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in the underground mine.
Perform electrical maintenance on underground equipment and ensure permissible equipment remains in permissible condition.
Test low- to high-voltage electrical equipment, up to 13.8 kV, including transformers, switchgear, protective relays, circuit breakers, cables, and motors.
Fabricate and install low-voltage electrical equipment, including distribution boards and lighting, throughout the underground mine.
Repair and maintain instrumentation throughout the mine.
Operate certain mine equipment as needed to diagnose problems, position equipment for repairs, and test operation after repairs.
Troubleshoot electrical wiring and equipment faults involving transformers, motors, instrumentation, generators, lighting systems, protective relays, switchgear, control panels, and associated components.
Maintain personal hand tools in functional and clean condition.
Maintain housekeeping in work areas to provide a safe and healthy workplace.
Complete daily tasks and provide reports of updated electrical drawings (red lines).
Implement settings provided for existing protective relays.
Participate in commissioning activities for new equipment installed in the underground mine.
Establish work relationships needed to execute daily electrical activities efficiently.
Participate actively in daily safety meetings and scheduled safety training.
Improve safety standards by holding safety meetings, conducting safety interactions, and taking corrective action.
Ensure adherence to state, federal, and company workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, assessment, and control.
Maintain safety performance through effective communication, monitoring, and revision of standard work procedures.
Identify and report workplace safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage.
Investigate accidents and near misses and report findings and conclusions, taking positive action through training, equipment setup, or repairs.
Maintain environmental awareness among the workforce and ensure adherence to environmental policies, work standards, management plans, and regulatory requirements.
Integrate environmental policies, programs, and practices into organizational activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.