Lead Electrician

NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL HIRE and START EMPLOYMENT IN WINNEMUCCA NV AND TRANSFER TO ALASKA WHEN PROJECT BEGINS.

The primary role of the Lead Electrician is to disassemble, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices, and other equipment to required specifications meeting or exceeding Redpath and government regulations/standards in surface and underground operations. The Lead Electrician will provide supervision, training, guidance and mentoring to less experienced electricians.

• Capable of troubleshooting, diagnostics testing and interpretation, maintenance and repair of: ventilation fans, underground dewater pumps, lighting, electric/hydraulic mobile equipment, PLC and communication equipment, electronics, high voltage and low voltage power and control systems and ground fault monitor systems.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced mechanics.
• Ensure that workers are qualified and capable of safely performing assigned work.
• Assist in the hiring, evaluation, commendation, disciplinary action, and dismissals regarding supervised staff, if applicable.
• Complies with and ensure compliance with Redpath’s Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals, handbooks, directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Carry out repairs and maintenance to all underground sub-stations.
• Must be capable of hanging 4/0 cable overhead.
• Fabricate electrical panels and other necessary installation of electrical cables.
• Install electrical apparatus.
• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure planned maintenance is carried out as per the maintenance schedule.
• Ensure that all the spares & tools are available and serviceable.
• Able to work in excess of 40 hours a week, overtime, day and nights, weekends, holidays and shift rotations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned verbally and/...