Chief Electrician

About the role

The Chief Electrician is responsible for directing the activities and tasks of the electrical underground and surface personnel to ensure the installation, alteration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. They provide technical and operational expertise for design, estimates, mobilization, obtaining quotes, selecting materials and equipment (procurement process), adhering to safety policies, practices, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, schedules, supervises, and lays out the work assignments.
• Maintains records of assigned electrical projects including completion date, supplies and equipment used, and costs incurred.
• Orders, receives, and distributes supplies for assigned projects to electrical staff in a timely and efficient manner to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of parts and equipment to ensure electrical systems and equipment can be repaired in a timely and effective manner.
• Covers activities of the electricians with activities of other departments to ensure successful completion of projects and goals.
• Identifies and troubleshoots complex electrical problems and facilitates repairs to defects in electrical systems and equipment.
• Conducts a preventative maintenance inspection program to proactively identify and correct any electrical systems or equipment issues.
• Reviews and monitors safety procedures to ensure electricians are following Redpath USA Corporation and client safety policies as well as any electrical industry recognized safety procedures and policies.
• Maintains service records of all key electrical equipment as required and as needed to meet any state or Federal requirements.
• Provides cost and time estimates for electrical projects as requested.
• Plans and coordinates in the design of new equipment installations including selection of appropriate electrical panels, wire sizes, disconnects, etc., to meet project needs.
• Provides budget and detailed electrical estimates to estimating personnel.
• Provides project mobilization and technical support.
• Audits electrical installations, procedures, and compliance with legislation.
• Develops, proposes, and implements as appropriate new technologies.
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to Redpath USA Corporation and client business information.
• Ensures electricians have appropriate resources to complete their duties such as training, tools, and instructions.
• Manages competing customer requirements with available resources to deliver services in the most efficient method.
• Performs administrative functions to fulfill business operational needs and reviews staff work for accuracy.
• Ensures workers are qualified and capable of safely performing assigned work.
• Responsible for the hiring, evaluation, commendation, training, disciplinary action, and dismissals regarding supervised staff.
• Complies with and ensures compliance with Redpath’s Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred.
• 10 Years in an Industrial or Construction Electrician role with a minimum of 5 years primarily experienced in underground mining.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
• Must possess a current State Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Proficient in the use of computers and associated software.
• Excel at reading and applying information from documents such as electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC circuits, Parts and service manuals, policies and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of electric legislation, safety, protocols, codes.
• Extensive knowledge of project prioritization, project execution, project management, including knowledge of construction, commissioning, handover, and post-project activities in mining operations.
• Extensive experience with interfacing with multiple functions and roles and at all levels within the organization.
• Extensive experience with project management and organizational skills including time management, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with electric power distribution, design, and operation of low, medium and high voltage systems.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with power transmission, full electrical product cycle, power control and protection systems.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with electrical maintenance systems.
• Experience managing and supervising employees.
• Strong leadership skills and problem solving.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong written and reporting skills.

Skills

• Ability to pass background clearance check, drug screening and physical.
• Ability to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations.
• Ability to travel frequently, which may include remote locations.

Benefits

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project demands and client needs.