Underground Electrician

Perenti Group Services Pty Ltd•Area F (Dease Lake), BC

66d•CA$52 - CA$58•Onsite

About The Position

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd., part of the Perenti Group, is seeking an Underground Electrician for the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. This role involves a 14-shifts on, 14-shifts off FIFO rotation. The Underground Electrician will provide electrical support and expertise to all underground and surface equipment safely and efficiently, following instructions, utilizing manuals, and adhering to BC electrical code and health and safety standards.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and BC 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
Red Seal 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 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 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 as needed, most tools are provided
Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required