Process Electrical & Instrumentation Lead

OceanaGold•Kershaw, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Electrical & Instrumentation Lead assists the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor in leading and supervising personnel and subcontractors to carry out maintenance safely and efficiently. The role leads electrical and instrumentation maintenance according to 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 for accurate maintenance planning and assists with plant operations as required. The position is rostered for standby and participates in the on-call rotation, including support during plant breakdowns and shutdowns. It covers the supervisor’s leave, keeps workshops, yards, and plant areas tidy after maintenance, and coaches and mentors technicians and trades assistants. The lead also helps develop ongoing training, trains new technicians, identifies training improvements, and supports the leadership, scoping, and execution of in-house projects. The role assists the supervisor in liaising with the Capital Projects Team and performs other reasonable duties as required.

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 70E training.
Five to ten years of exposure to heavy industries.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying 50 pounds overhead, climbing ladders, and working at heights.
Ability to work in adverse weather and in a surface mine setting, including exposure to temperature and humidity extremes.
Undergo mandatory pre-employment and ongoing random drug testing.

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, efficient execution of maintenance tasks.
Lead electrical and instrumentation maintenance through the maintenance planning workflow within allocated budgets and time frames.
Carry out routine maintenance of process plant and site equipment as directed by the supervisor.
Scope tasks fully so the Electrical Maintenance Planner can plan the work accurately.
Assist with plant operation as required.
Be available for rostered standby and as required during plant breakdowns and shutdowns.
Cover leave absences for the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor.
Leave workshops, the yard, and plant areas tidy after maintenance work.
Coach and mentor Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians and Trades Assistants.
Assist in developing ongoing training for the Electrical and Instrumentation group and identify opportunities to improve training.
Help train new Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians.
Participate in the on-call rotation.
Assist in leading and overseeing in-house projects, including scoping and execution.
Assist the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor in liaising with the Capital Projects Team.
Carry out other duties as reasonably required.