Journeyman Electrician - Great Pay! Work 50% of the year!

Barminco Mining Services USA LLC•Helena, MT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Barminco Mining Services has an exciting opportunity for an Underground Electrician to join their team at a project location 65 miles outside of Elko, Nevada. This role reports to the Maintenance Foreman or designate and is responsible for providing electrical support and expertise to all areas of the underground and surface equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The successful candidate will use technical and practical knowledge, follow instructions, utilize manuals, and adhere to the US electrical code, health and safety standards.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulations and US Electrical Code
The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential
Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions
Read and understand manuals, schematics, diagrams and blueprints
Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met
Document and communicate shift activities and priorities to the oncoming shift.
Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills
Eagerness to learn and grow

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of experience working underground as an Underground Electrician in the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in underground mining operations
Journeyman Electrician certification consideration will be given to 4th year apprentices
Sandvik development drill maintenance experience.
Understanding of PLC control systems, an asset
Experience with high voltage power distribution systems, 13.8Kv, 600V motor control centers and variable frequency drives, an asset

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others
Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
Major involvement in the installation and maintenance of the underground HV supply, dewatering, ventilation and services system
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 other related devices
Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
General repairs and re-builds of Flygt sump pumps and small pumping stations
May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices
Document reports detailing work performed, problems diagnosed, pre & post checks and all other required shift paperwork
Maintain and demonstrate a professional and courteous relationship with employees, subcontractors, the client and all other personnel
Practice good general housekeeping in the work area and equipment
Maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience required
Possess general computer skills
Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas
Provide your own basic hand tools
Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required