Dewatering Electrician

Date

Jun 20, 2026

Location

Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

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Company

Kinross Gold Corporation

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh – a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.

Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.

Job Summary

Build, maintain, modify, or overhaul electronic and electrical equipment and controls for the dewatering network. Apply knowledge of electrical theory and electronic principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation.

Essential Functions

Plan details of working procedure by determining replacement needs, or new material required, and develop a logical approach to correct the problem.

Knowledge of voltage from 24 to 13,800, 480-volt submersible well motors, control panels, variable frequency drives, and low voltage instrumentation

Analyze circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service, or replace electronic devices and systems.

Receive wiring diagrams, specifications, and instructions from supervisor and schedule repairs, installation, and electrical inspection work to be performed.

Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes, properties of materials, and principles of operation of electrical equipment.

Start up and shut down equipment in accor...