Industrial Electrician

GOLDEN QUEEN MINING COMPANY LLC•Mojave, CA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Golden Queen Mining Co., LLC (the “Company”) operates a gold and silver, open pit, heap leach operation on its Soledad Mountain property, located just outside the town of Mojave in Kern County in southern California. The Project uses conventional open pit mining methods and the cyanide heap leach and Merrill-Crowe processes to recover gold and silver from crushed, agglomerated ore. Golden Queen Mining Company is seeking qualified Industrial Electricians to install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve electrical systems and equipment across mining, processing, refining, and support facilities. This role supports safe, reliable plant operations and spans entry-level through lead electrician responsibilities depending on experience, demonstrated competency, and leadership capability. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring strict compliance with MSHA regulations, NEC standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash procedures, and company safety policies. As an Electrician you would report to the Electrical Instrumentation Project Manager and/or Plant Manager. This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics
Punctual, reliable, and able to follow instructions
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to learn and advance technical skills
Entry Level: 1–2+ years industrial electrical experience preferred
Mid-Level: 5–7+ years industrial or mining electrical experience preferred
Lead Level: 7+ years industrial experience and demonstrated leadership capability
Mining experience is strongly preferred at all levels

Nice To Haves

State electrician license or certification
Experience in mining or MSHA-regulated environments
Experience with crushers, conveyors, processing plants, and refinery equipment
Internal experience with Golden Queen Mining Company

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems including:
Motors, MCC buckets, starters (across-the-line, soft starters), and VFDs
Low, medium, and high voltage equipment (as qualified)
Conveyors, crushers, pumps, belt scales, and associated safety switches
PLC-controlled systems and industrial control networks
Electrical instrumentation (flow, level, pressure transmitters, solenoids, valves)
Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, ladder diagrams, loop diagrams, and cable/conduit schedules
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, calibration, and assured grounding
Troubleshoot equipment failures efficiently to minimize downtime
Safely energized and de-energized equipment, breakers, disconnects, and substations (as qualified)
Maintain accurate documentation including work orders, SLAMs, inspection forms, pre-ops, and daily reports
Maintain personal and company-issued electrical tools
Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, planning, and engineering teams
Respond to emergency callouts when required
Demonstrates foundational industrial electrical knowledge
Assists with troubleshooting, repairs, and installations
Uses electrical meters and tools safely and correctly
Learning equipment manuals and plant systems
Performs PMs, inspections, and belt scale calibration with guidance
Build troubleshooting skills across facility equipment
Independently troubleshoots and repairs complex electrical systems
Adjust parameters on VFDs, soft starters, and motor controls
Troubleshoots PLC-controlled systems and electrical instrumentation
Perform emergency repairs with minimal supervision
Safely tests and verifies voltage on low, medium, and high voltage systems
Direct and monitors contractors as required
Identifies field issues, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities
Plans, designs, and lays out wiring for new or replacement equipment
Leads, mentors, and trains junior electricians
Coordinates work assignments and support maintenance planning
Overseas electrical safety compliance and quality of work
Demonstrates plant-wide control system knowledge and PLC software usage
Communicates directly with planners, supervisors, and other departments
Reviews crew documentation and ensure accurate reporting
Supports continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
Uses PLC software for troubleshooting, improvements, and plant network visibility
Develops, edits, and maintains PLC programs to support equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and control modifications (coding/programming responsibility at Leadman level).
Full compliance with NEC, MSHA regulations, Arc Flash standards, PPE requirements, and LOTO procedures
Performs all work using safe practices and approved procedures
Maintains reliability and professionalism during routine and emergency conditions