Electrician I

Job Title: Electrician I                                                Department: Underground

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor                                      

Job Summary:

The Electrician I position will assist all underground mining departments in the repair, installation, and maintenance of electrical equipment to ensure compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.

Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Preparing electrical materials and equipment for projects, such as cutting metal or fabricating wire or cable
• Installing electrical equipment such as transformers, generators, and switch gear
• Inspecting electrical equipment to ensure that it is properly functioning and safe to use
• Maintaining records of work performed and materials used for projects
• Installing electrical wiring in mines to power equipment such as drills and hoists
• Repairing electrical equipment to restore its functionality after damage occurs
• Analyzing electrical loads to determine the need for additional wiring capacity
• Installing electrical systems used in mining operations such as lighting and ventilation systems
• Reviewing blueprints and drawings to determine electrical requirements for project implementation
• Other duties as assigned

 Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Electrical Knowledge:  A strong understanding of electrical systems and how they work.
• Problem-solving skills: skills to troubleshoot electrical issues and find solutions to problems in the workplace.
• Mechanical aptitude:  Ability to understand and use mechanical equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Communication Skills:  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.  Must have at least a limited working proficiency of the English language.
• Safety and regulatory compliance:  Must be familiar with safety regulations and standards for their industry.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of mining electrical experience
• MSHA certified Underground Electrician
  1. Additional MSHA certified Surface Electrician is preferred

Physical Requirements: 

• Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Don personal protective equipment: hard hat, safety glasses, mine belt with tracking, self-contained self-rescuer, & other tools, and safety toe boots.