Electrician

Position Overview

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems for Mine & SXEW operations and plant facilities.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge and experience in motor switchgear, control, solid-state drive.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all types of electrical and electronic systems, both indoors and outdoors.
• Outdoor maintenance duties are required and are subject to prevailing inclement weather conditions
• Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge in medium voltage and low voltage environments
• Proficiency in the use of electrical test meters: DVM’s, Megger’s, ammeters etc.
• Must be proficient in reading and understanding electrical schematics
• Thorough knowledge of electrical theory, experience in AC and DC power circuits a plus.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, rotating days off and overtime, as required
• Must be able to operate, or learn to operate mobile equipment, including boom trucks, fork trucks and equipment associated to electrical maintenance and repair
• PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus
• Must provide own tools of the trade
• Basic ability to speak, read and write English

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred Candidate will have a Certificate of Completion of an IBEW Apprenticeship program or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years in electrical maintenance in heavy industry, exposure to SXEW and large mining P&H shovel equipment is a plus.
• Preferred candidate will have some experience constructing and repairing overhead power lines.