Senior Plant Electrician and Instrumentation Technician

Kinross Gold Corporation - Fairbanks, AK

Full-time - Mid Level

Fairbanks, AK

Mining (except Oil and Gas)

About the position

The Senior Plant Electrician and Instrumentation Technician at Kinross Gold Corporation is responsible for modifying, rebuilding, and overhauling electronic and electrical equipment and controls. This role requires applying knowledge of electrical theory and electronic principles to diagnose equipment malfunctions and restore operations. The technician will work in a cold weather heap leach facility, contributing to the operational excellence of the Fort Knox site while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan details of working procedure by determining replacement needs or new material required and develop a logical approach to correct the problem.
• Analyze circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service, or replace electronic devices and systems.
• Receive wiring diagrams, specifications, and instructions from supervisor and schedule repairs, installation, and electrical inspection work to be performed.
• Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials, and principles of operation of electrical equipment.
• Start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with MSHA and OSHA requirements.
• Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards, and similar electronic devices.
• Install, repair, and maintain communication cables and power distribution cables, splicing pieces as required.
• Fabricate parts if not commercially available, using machine and hand tools common to the trade.
• Determine need for, analyze, and make necessary running adjustments, repairs, and overhauls.
• Advise and caution operators and mechanics about potential electrical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical equipment noted and corrective action taken.
• Maintain punctuality and regular attendance.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
• Possess a valid driver's license issued by the state.
• Work safely in all areas, identify potential safety hazards, and work with management to correct hazards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Solid knowledge of electrical theory.
• High degree of attention, care, and precision working with minimum tolerances required.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a self-starter and in a team environment.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• Availability for shift work, overtime, holidays, and weekends.