Lead Electrician

The Redpath Group•Superior, AZ

11d

About The Position

The Lead Electrician disassembles, assembles, installs, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices, and other equipment to required specifications and applicable Redpath and government standards in surface and underground operations. The role also provides supervision, training, guidance, and mentoring to less experienced electricians. The position supports electrical maintenance and repairs across underground mining operations, including sub-stations, mobile equipment, power and control systems, communication equipment, and related installations. The Lead Electrician helps ensure safe work, planned maintenance, and availability of serviceable tools and spare parts. The work may exceed 40 hours per week and include overtime, day and night work, weekends, holidays, and shift rotations.

Requirements

At least 3 years of electrician experience in an underground mining environment.
Supervisory and training experience.
Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics.
Good knowledge and understanding of applicable electrical codes and regulations.
Ability to read and interpret basic electrical instruments and testers.
Ability to perform safe and timely emergency equipment repairs.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, verbally and in writing.
NFPA 70E certification required, based on site location.
Ability to pass a background clearance check, drug screening, and physical examination.
Ability to build and maintain positive internal and external relationships.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and prepare written reports and correspondence.
Proficiency with computers and associated software.
If required to operate a company vehicle, must meet eligibility requirements, hold a current State Driver’s License, and have an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Four-year related graduation from a university, college, and/or trade school is preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, perform diagnostic testing, interpret results, maintain, and repair ventilation fans, underground dewater pumps, lighting, electric and hydraulic mobile equipment, PLC and communication equipment, electronics, high- and low-voltage power and control systems, and ground fault monitor systems.
Provide supervision, guidance, training, and mentoring to less experienced electricians and mechanics.
Ensure workers are qualified and capable of safely performing assigned work.
Assist with hiring, evaluation, commendation, disciplinary action, and dismissal of supervised staff, where applicable.
Comply with and ensure compliance with Redpath policies, procedures, manuals, handbooks, directives, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Repair and maintain underground substations.
Hang 4/0 cable overhead.
Fabricate electrical panels and install electrical cables and apparatus.
Carry out planned maintenance according to the maintenance schedule.
Ensure spare parts and tools are available and serviceable.
Assist other job functions as required.
Perform other duties as assigned verbally or in writing.
Comply with Redpath Core Competencies.