Underground Mine Electrican

Barminco Mining Services USA LLC•Hibbing, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Barminco Mining Services is seeking an Underground Electrician for a project located 65 miles outside of Elko, Nevada. Reporting to the Maintenance Foreman or designate, the role provides electrical support and expertise for underground and surface equipment, working safely and efficiently to prevent injury or damage to equipment, property, or the environment. The electrician follows instructions and manuals and complies with the US Electrical Code and applicable health and safety standards. The position operates on a 14-days-on / 14-days-off rotation. Camp and meals are provided, and travel is paid from the nearest airport to the employee’s home address.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulations and the US Electrical Code.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment, with professionalism and self-motivation.
Ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read and understand manuals, schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
Ability to prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines.
Ability to document and communicate shift activities and priorities to the oncoming shift.
Good radio etiquette and strong communication skills.
Eagerness to learn and grow.
Ability to work rotational camp shifts, including day and night shifts, typically with minimum 12-hour days, and to work statutory holidays when they fall within the rotation.
Ability to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push or pull, manipulate objects, and work in awkward positions.
Ability to move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination.
Ability to work in extreme weather and in moderate-to-high noise levels.
Successful completion of a pre-employment fit-for-duty medical, including alcohol and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of underground electrician experience installing and maintaining electrical equipment in underground mining operations.
Journeyman Electrician certification; consideration will be given to fourth-year apprentices.
Sandvik development drill maintenance experience.
Understanding of PLC control systems.
Experience with high-voltage power distribution systems, 13.8 kV systems, 600 V motor control centers, and variable frequency drives.

Responsibilities

Follow mine-site safety rules, procedures, regulations, and PPE requirements, while helping ensure the safety of others.
Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical-code specifications to determine equipment installation layouts.
Install, examine, replace, and repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components.
Help install and maintain underground high-voltage supply, dewatering, ventilation, and services systems.
Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
Maintain, repair, install, and test substations, switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, and reactors.
Maintain, repair, test, and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems, automation-related systems, and related devices.
Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
Repair and rebuild Flygt sump pumps and small pumping stations.
As needed, install, maintain, and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
Document work performed, diagnosed problems, pre- and post-checks, and other required shift paperwork.
Maintain professional and courteous relationships with employees, subcontractors, the client, and other personnel.
Maintain good housekeeping in the work area and on equipment.
Maintain a valid driver’s license; manual-transmission experience is required.
Use general computer skills and provide basic hand tools.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.