Underground Electrician

Cementation USA•Elko, NV

About The Position

The Underground Electrician installs, maintains, and repairs surface and underground electrical equipment at the Nevada Project. This includes power distribution, instrumentation, and electrical equipment used for shaft sinking, hoisting plants, and underground development work. The role performs maintenance and troubleshooting in accordance with established procedures, project safety requirements, applicable codes, and the preventative maintenance program. It also includes independently troubleshooting and repairing complex automated systems, including PLC hardware and ladder logic.

Requirements

Technical degree, high school education, or equivalent.
Electrical Trade Certificate.
Valid driver's certificate.
Valid certificate of qualification.
Good understanding of electrical systems, electrical procedures, and maintenance programs.
Strong troubleshooting skills and aptitude for routine equipment maintenance.
Ability to work with little supervision and be self-directed.
Ability to prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines.
Good communication skills and ability to work with others; strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Pre-employment drug, alcohol, and medical testing.
Criminal Record Check.

Nice To Haves

Valid Journeyperson Electrician Certificate.
Part 48 Underground MSHA training.
At least 3 years of related work experience as a licensed Journeyperson Electrician.
Experience with radio and network communications infrastructure, including LTE, leaky feeder, LAN, and fiber optics.
Instrumentation experience.
Fall Arrest and Working at Heights training.

Responsibilities

Follow company policies and work in accordance with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requirements.
Use required personal protective equipment and promote safe work conditions, procedures, and equipment use; support stopping and correcting unsafe situations and reporting near misses.
Maintain housekeeping standards in the workplace.
Shut down and disassemble equipment, replace damaged or worn parts, and reassemble and test equipment to required specifications.
Isolate electrical power for equipment as required under project lockout procedures.
Follow supervisor instructions, interpret wiring diagrams and schematics, and select materials and equipment for assigned work.
Work collaboratively with other trades personnel and crew members.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair or adjustment needs, and to check compliance with current codes.
Maintain required logbooks and submit relevant oral and written reports.
Troubleshoot equipment using a digital multimeter, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
Test cable and motor winding insulation resistance using a Megohmmeter (Megger).
Repair and maintain equipment in accordance with the preventative maintenance program.
Troubleshoot and repair complex automated systems independently, including diagnosing PLC hardware issues and using software such as RSLogix to monitor and trace ladder logic.
Maintain a safe and efficient working environment and actively participate in the team safety program.
Perform other duties as assigned.