Musselwhite - Lead Electrician Certified Journeyperson

Project: Newmont - Musselwhite

Location:

Northern Ontario - Pickle Lake, ON

Rotation

14 days in – 14 days out

Shift Length

12 hours

Travel

Benefits:

Flight from airport closest to point of hire to Thunder Bay - Charted flight to site

Redpath Limited offers comprehensive benefits

• Health Care and Dental Vision Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the primary role of the lead electrician is to install, wire, maintain & perform preventive maintenance and repairs to electric equipment in surface and underground areas. The incumbent will also be required to work with PLC and communication systems. This includes mobile equipment, generators, compressors, drills, small tools and miscellaneous equipment of a similar nature. The incumbent will provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced electricians. The role will coordinate activities closely with the Mine Development team.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Must be able to communicate written and verbal instructions to subordinates
• Must have skills to help train new employees and apprentices
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive
• Troubleshoot and repair ventilation fans and mine pumps
• Phone and mine communication systems
• Must be capable of reading & understanding electrical drawings
• Must have direct experience installing and maintaining:
• Fabricate electrical panels and other necessary
• Perform safely and timely emergency repairs to equipment
• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Underground sub-stations
• PLC and other advanced or automation systems
• Electric/hydraulic mining equipment
• High Voltage (600 V to 15,000 V) and Low Voltage Power and control systems

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Ability to recognize and resolve problems as required
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in an underground mining environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
• Ontario Hard Rock Underground Service Type Common Core (or other provincial equivalent) (preferred)
• Ability to multi task and work safely and effectively
• Ability to adapt to a varying work environment often requiring the employee to develop new and innovative work methods
• Strong organizational skills
• Electrical trades certificate of competence for Industrial or Construction and Maintenance (required)

Health And Safety

• Work in accordance with local legislation
• Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
• Follow Company and Client health and safety standards and report all unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Pre-employment Requirement

• Drug test