Voisey's Bay - Journeyperson Electrician

Electrician (2023-5991)

Project

Voisey’s Bay

Location:

East coast of Labrador (approximately 350 km North of Goose Bay and 35 km Southwest of Nain.

Rotation

Two weeks in, two weeks out

Shift Length

12 hours

Travel

Provided from airport closest to point of hire

Accommodation

Remote site – camp setting

Compensation

Redpath Limited offers comprehensive benefits

All interested parties can apply to the Redpath Limited website at:

http://www.redpathmining.com/careers/ or Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also apply

by forwarding their application to Vale’s Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Please include your full name, address, community and province when applying.

Closing Date: 18 June 2023

Scope Of Work

Innu Inuit Redpath Limited Partnership (IIR) will be the primary contractor on an underground mine infrastructure construction project located on the east coast of Labrador, approximately 350 km north of Goose Bay. Mine infrastructure requirements include the following for both the Reid Brook & Eastern Deeps Mines: ore sizing & conveyor systems, mine dewatering systems, ventilation control installations, paste backfill reticulation systems, underground maintenance, fuel/lube & wash bays, refuge stations, and underground electrical power distribution.

Future mining from the two separate underground deposits will extend the life of this operation for at least another decade. Both deposits contain Nickel, Copper & Cobalt; at peak production, 2.54 million tons will be mined annually.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Lead Electrician and the Electrical Supervisor, the primary role of an electrician is to install, wire, maintain & perform preventive maintenance and repairs to electric equipment on the surface and underground areas. The incumbent will also be required to work with PLC and communication systems.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Must be able to communicate written and verbal instructions to subordinates
• Fabricate electrical panels and other necessary
• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Troubleshoot and repair ventilation fans and mine pumps
• Must be capable of reading & understanding electrical drawings
• PLC and other advanced or automation systems
• Electric/hydraulic mining equipment
• Must have direct experience installing and maintaining:
• 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
• High Voltage (600 V to 15,000 V) and Low Voltage Power and control systems
• Phone and mine communication systems
• Perform safely and timely emergency repairs to equipment
• Underground sub-stations

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Ontario Hard Rock Underground Service Type Common Core (or other provincial equivalents) (required)
• Minimum five years experience in an underground mining environment
• Ability to multi-task and work safely and effectively
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
• Electrical trades certificate of competence for Industrial or Construction and Maintenance (required)

Health And Safety

• Follow Company and Client health and safety standards and report all unsafe acts or conditions to the supervisor
• Work in accordance with local legislation
• Responsible for ensuring proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment

Pre-employment Requirement

• Drug test
• Criminal background check
• Medical

IIR recognizes the Impact & Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation & the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu & Inuit workers have first preference for employment at Voisey’s Bay Site. It also recognizes a commitment to give qualified workers from Labrador priority for employment opportunities.

IIR is an equal-opportunity employer.