Underground Electrician

OceanaGold • Kershaw, SC

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Underground Electrician will repair and maintain associated plant equipment for the mill in line with achieving our performance objectives.

Requirements

• On-the-job experience and vocational training
• Must adhere to the OceanaGold Code of Conduct
• Work may be conducted in outdoor settings including active mine areas and may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles.
• Employees are regularly required to stand, sit, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, possess manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see while performing their duties.
• Employee may be required to operate common vehicles and small 4x4 roving vehicles in off-road and adverse weather conditions.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor setting, manufacturing, or plant environment and may include a hard hat, single or double hearing protection, safety glasses, hard-toed footwear, respirator, protective clothing, gloves, and/or other protective equipment.
• HGM promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment including both mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Familiarization with NFPA 70E and the NEC
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair AC & DC circuits and control equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair single phase motors and three phase electrical systems
• Troubleshoot various input elements of control loop, including pressure, temperature, density, mass and flow measurement devices
• Troubleshoot various final control elements of control loop, including discrete and continuous devices
• Tune operation of control loops
• Perform PLC troubleshooting and correction
• Use of Megger, Multi Meter, Rotation Meter, Power Quality Meter
• Troubleshoot Guided Wave and Non-Contacting Radar
• Troubleshoot and repair VFD
• Troubleshoot and Maintain Soft Starts as well as Across the Line
• Able to use proper PPE, Arc Flash protection and FR rated clothing
• Familiarity of conveyor belts and their components
• Able to work on voltages up to 24.9K DC
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• In-office snack shop
• Monthly paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees