Journeyperson Electrician

Newmont Mining Corporation•Dease Lake, BC

2d•CA$59 - CA$59•Onsite

About The Position

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference. Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.

Requirements

Electrical Red Seal Journeyperson Trade Certificate
A thorough understanding of: Electrical systems in an open pit mining environment
M421 Use of Electricity in Mines
Canadian Electrical Code
Experience in supervision and mentoring of personnel i.e. apprentices.
Good interpersonal skills.
Excellent organization and planning skills.
Proactivity and ability to work independently.
Provide quality, detail-oriented safety driven results
Good oral and written communication skills
Computer literate and advanced skills in the Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP)
Solid computer hardware and software administrative skills.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe, reliable and effective operation & maintenance of Electrical devices and systems in an open pit mining environment
Execute preventative and corrective maintenance, installation/removal of field electrical devices and systems
Electrical support for open pit mining equipment (PC7000 and P&H 2800)
Provide electrical support to maintenance, production & engineering teams
Support Asset Management Best Practices
Identify minor improvement projects
Adhere to the site electrical engineering standards
Assist in authoring and review of electrical maintenance procedures
Utilize domain knowledge to assist in Root Cause Analysis, process improvement and post incident investigations
Ensure statutory systems are maintained, audited and treated according to the relevant legislation.
Ensure compliance with change management procedures with bridge logs and registers kept up to date and audited regularly.
Supervise execution of routine preventative maintenance, checks, and audits.
Provide technical support, guidance and coaching to site personnel on best practice and technical matters related to electrical systems and installations in an open pit mining environment.
Conduct performance evaluations to identify operational limitations and initiate steps to enhance system performance;
Maintain and utilize Preventative maintenance planning techniques
Propose, prepare and submit regular feedback on work orders resulting from maintenance activities in an effort to improve maintenance plans, records and task lists.
Maintain accurate documentation, Drawings, change maintenance etc.
Ensure critical spares are available to maintain continuous operations
Project management of minor capital projects.
Work closely with maintenance, production & engineering teams to achieve common goals
Identify & execute minor improvement projects
Ensure work is in compliance with company HSE policies and procedures, quality, schedule, budget, security, industry standards and best practices.
Demonstrate continuous improvement to enhance operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
Provide technical expertise and mentorship to Instrumentation, Control Technicians and apprentices.