Process Electrical & Instrumentation Lead

OceanaGold Haile Processing•Kershaw, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Electrical & Instrumentation Lead assists the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor in leading and supervising personnel and subcontractors to complete maintenance work safely and efficiently. The role leads electrical and instrumentation maintenance through the maintenance planning workflow, within allocated budgets and time frames, and performs routine maintenance on process plant and site equipment as directed by the supervisor. It scopes work so the Electrical Maintenance Planner can plan it accurately, assists with plant operation as needed, and supports the supervisor by covering leave absences. The position also participates in the on-call rotation and is available for standby as rostered and during plant breakdowns and shutdowns. The Lead coaches and mentors Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians and Trades Assistants, helps develop ongoing training, identifies training improvements, and trains new technicians. The role assists with leading and overseeing in-house projects, including scoping and execution, and supports the supervisor in liaising with the Capital Projects Team. It also ensures workshops, the yard, and plant areas are left tidy after maintenance work and performs other duties as reasonably required. The position is based in a surface mine environment and involves physical work, exposure to varying weather and temperature conditions, and required personal protective equipment. Haile Gold Mine requires qualified electrical workers to meet one of its specified competency pathways and comply with its electrical safety requirements. NFPA 70 E training is listed as a qualification.

Requirements

Demonstrate one of the following competencies before employment as an electrical worker at Haile Gold Mine: an industry-recognized electrical apprenticeship; a General Journeyman Electrical or Master Electrical License; MSHA Coal Qualified Person status; or two years of experience working under the supervision of a Qualified Electrical Worker in a mining, industrial, or commercial industry.
Qualified Electrical Workers must comply with the Electrical Safety Principal Control Plan and referenced standard operating procedures.
NFPA 70 E training.
Five to ten years of exposure to heavy industries.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including lifting and carrying 50 pounds overhead, climbing ladders, and working at heights.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, including wind, rain, and sun.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to mining or mineral processing industries.
Exposure to leading and supervising staff and contractors.

Responsibilities

Assist the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor in leading and supervising personnel and subcontractors in the safe and efficient execution of maintenance tasks.
Lead electrical and instrumentation maintenance through the maintenance planning workflow within allocated budgets and time frames.
Perform routine maintenance of process plant and site equipment as directed by the supervisor.
Fully scope tasks so the Electrical Maintenance Planner can plan the work accurately.
Assist with plant operation as required.
Be available for standby as rostered and as required during plant breakdowns and shutdowns; participate in the on-call rotation.
Cover leave absences for the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor.
Ensure workshops, the yard, and the plant site are left tidy after maintenance work.
Coach and mentor Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians and Trades Assistants.
Assist in developing continuing training for the Electrical and Instrumentation group and identify areas for training improvement.
Help train new Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians.
Assist in leading and overseeing in-house projects, including scope and execution.
Assist the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor in liaising with the Capital Projects Team.
Carry out other duties as reasonably required.