Underground Electrician

About the role

The Underground Electrician reports to the Electrical Supervisor and is responsible for the installation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure within Operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly scheduled compliance work to a high standard.
• Install underground electrical reticulation and infrastructure.
• Perform breakdown and maintenance repairs on underground drilling equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair underground remote, communication, and network systems.
• Maintain and repair electrical infrastructure, dewatering infrastructure, and telemetry to a high standard.
• Liaise closely and maintain effective communication with the Electrical Supervisor and other key stakeholders.
• Attend daily pre-start meetings to ensure effective communication and handovers between crews regarding electrical maintenance plans.
• Practice rigorous cost management by avoiding rework and unnecessary use of parts/services.
• Continuously review scheduled jobs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Highlight equipment defects and issues, utilizing the electrical management process effectively.
• Carry out and provide input for the development of and follow SWPs/JHAs and World Precision Instrument (WPI), ensuring risks are mitigated and safety standards are met.
• Undertake team-based risk assessments as required.
• Ensure correct history is collected and effectively recorded.
• Complete correct electrical testing to comply with standards and ensure all documentation is recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Update all registers and drawings upon completion of tasks/installations before the end of the shift.
• Provide input into the annual performance reviews for Electrical Apprentices.
• Ensure all safety-related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements, including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Current Driver’s License.
• Journeyman License.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the mining industry.
• High Voltage switching ticket (desirable).
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office, etc.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Ability to pass a background check and post-offer physical.

Schedule

21 days on, 21 days off rotating schedule, up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite.

Benefits

• On-site camp facilities including dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms.
• Dormitory rooms equipped with a landline phone, Wi-Fi, and cable TV.
• Cell service available through Wi-Fi.
• Company-provided bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok, Alaska.

Working Conditions

Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light, and in confined work areas.