Maintenance Electrician - Journeyman 3rd Shift

Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the worlds largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia, Africa and North America. In return, we provide state of the art facilities, equipment, technology and exciting opportunities to work on projects around the world.

Job Title: Underground Electrician

Barminco Mining Services has an exciting opportunity for an Underground Electrician to join our team at a project location 65 miles outside of Elko, Nevada. Reporting to the Maintenance Foreman or designate, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing electrical support and expertise to all areas of the underground and surface equipment in a safe and efficient manner to avoid injury to themselves or others, or damage to the equipment, other property or to the environment. Using technical and practical knowledge, this position will follow instruction, utilize manuals, and adhere to the US electrical code, health and safety standards.

Shift: 7-days on / 7-days off rotation

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 system

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

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

Possess general computer skills

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency

3-5 years of experience working underground as an Underground Electrician in the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in underground mining operations

Journeyman Electrician certification consideration will be given to 4th year apprentices

Sandvik development drill maintenance experience.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulations and US Electrical Code

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

Document and communicate shift activities and priorities to the oncoming shift.

Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (dayshift/nightshift), typically the rotations are 1 week on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 1 week off – working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation

Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit-for-Duty medical, including alcohol and drug screening.