Mine Electrician

Position Responsibilities

• Mobile Equipment Electrical
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical faults on large mobile mining equipment including hydraulic shovels, haul trucks, motor graders, dozers, water trucks, and auxiliary support vehicles.
• Service and maintain OEM-specific electrical systems including motor control circuits, on-board diagnostics, and PLC-controlled systems on large rolling stock.
• Perform pre-operational electrical inspections and support scheduled PM work on rolling stock per OEM and site maintenance schedules.
• Cook up with OEM field service teams and technical support on complex electrical repairs requiring specialized tooling or engineering input.
• Respond to mobile equipment electrical breakdowns during active operations with urgency, minimizing downtime impact to production.
• Fixed Plant & Processing Infrastructure
• Maintain and repair electrical systems on material processing and handling equipment including crushers, screeners, conveyors, tipples, and stackers.
• Service variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control centers (MCCs), soft starters, control panels, and instrumentation on fixed processing equipment.
• Execute high-voltage switching operations per approved switch orders and procedures, including work on medium-voltage distribution systems (480V–4160V).
• Support commissioning, decommissioning, and relocation of electrical equipment as site operations evolve.
• Facilities & Power Distribution
• Perform wiring, conduit installation, panel builds, and motor terminations on site buildings in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70) and applicable Idaho state codes.
• Maintain site power distribution infrastructure including substations, switchgear, transformers, overhead and underground distribution lines, and site lighting.
• Inspect, test, and maintain facility electrical systems including HVAC electrical components, pumps, lighting circuits, and emergency power systems.
• Support permit applications and inspections for new electrical construction as required by Idaho Division of Building Safety (IDBS) regulations.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Perform all electrical work in full compliance with MSHA regulations (30 CFR Part 56/57), applicable NEC standards, and Idaho state electrical codes.
• Execute lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures on all equipment prior to maintenance activity, without exception.
• Participate in pre-task planning, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and safety briefings for all electrical work assignments.
• Select and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for electrical work including arc flash-rated PPE, voltage-rated gloves, and insulated hand tools per NFPA 70E requirements.

Key Competencies / Skills

• Strong fault diagnosis and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work systematically through complex electrical problems under time pressure in an active mining environment.
• Safety-first mindset with demonstrated discipline in LOTOTO, arc flash, and electrical safe work practices.
• Comfortable working in rugged outdoor environments in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined or restricted spaces.
• Mechanically adaptable and comfortable collaborating with diesel mechanics, operators, and engineers in a cross-functional maintenance team.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and accountable, with a commitment to accurate recordkeeping and Turner Mining Group’s operational and safety standards.
• Collaborative and dependable, with the flexibility to support multiple equipment types and site needs as directed by the Site Equipment Superintendent.