High Voltage Electrician - USA
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled High Voltage Electrician to work across a variety of mine sites and equipment in the USA. This role involves maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing high-voltage systems on heavy mobile equipment, troubleshooting electrical breakdowns, and performing preventive maintenance. You will service and repair electric haul trucks and support equipment, install, maintain, and repair transformers, switchgear, motors, and HV cabling. The position requires conducting 24V and HV diagnostics, testing, and component replacement using various testing tools. You will also read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and control circuits, and work across major OEMs. A key aspect of this role is supporting operations by reducing downtime and ensuring machines remain operational, while strictly adhering to strong electrical safety standards including LOTO, arc flash, and PPE.
Requirements
- 3+ years of high-voltage experience on mining equipment (UG or surface)
- Strong experience with Sandvik equipment (jumbos, bolters, trucks highly preferred)
- Ability to work FIFO across the U.S. on a 2/1, 2/2, or 7/7 rotation
- Solid troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in high-pressure environments
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record
- Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment requirements
Nice To Haves
- Experience with automation systems or autonomous mining equipment preferred
- Exposure to large-scale mining projects or commissioning work preferred
- MSHA Electrical Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain, diagnose, and repair high-voltage systems on heavy mobile equipment
- Troubleshoot and respond to electrical breakdowns in the field and in-pit
- Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled servicing on OEM equipment (surface & underground)
- Service and repair electric haul trucks and support equipment
- Install, maintain, and repair transformers, switchgear, motors, and HV cabling
- Conduct 24V and HV diagnostics, testing, and component replacement
- Use testing tools like multimeters, insulation testers, and earth testers
- Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and control circuits
- Work across major OEMs including Sandvik, CAT, Epiroc, Hitachi, Komatsu
- Support operations by reducing downtime and keeping machines moving
- Apply strong electrical safety standards (LOTO, arc flash, PPE)
Benefits
- Competitive pay plus per diem every day you are away from home
- Flights, accommodation, and meals fully covered every rotation
- Your own service truck — no sharing, fully equipped
- Full benefits: 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance
- Referral bonuses up to $3,000
- Consistent pay reviews and career progression opportunities
- Work across multiple mine sites and states
- A team culture that actually delivers leadership from people who’ve worked in the field
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
