Mine Electrical Technician

MAIN PURPOSE

The Underground Electrician is responsible for the removal, repair, and installation of electrical components and basic to intermediate troubleshooting while working under minimal supervision.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES

• Follow instructions of senior electrical personnel to ensure safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs and construction
• Perform inspection, preventative maintenance, installation, cleaning and repair of industrial electrical and instrumentation equipment such as substations, power distribution systems, switchgear motors, motor controls, system and components, instrumentation, and pneumatic equipment in an underground mining environment
• Perform installation, termination and testing of 480 Volt and 13.8kV cables and associated equipment
• Install and maintain telephones, paging systems, long term evolution (LTE), fiber optic, ethernet, wireless networks, tele-remote, and mine radio systems.
• Receive and follow oral or written instructions from supervisor, including wiring diagrams and/or schematics, and select required materials and equipment to perform the job
• Assist and take direction form senior level electrical personnel to ensure safe completion of routine and non-routine repairs and construction
• Troubleshoot equipment using a digital multi-meter and by referring to wiring diagrams and schematics
• Work collaboratively with other trades personnel and crew members
• Ensure standards of housekeeping are maintained in all department facilities, storage areas and shops
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with current regulations
• Ensure all required logbooks are maintained and updated. Submit oral and written reports relevant to job duties, prepare shift pass-downs, and work orders
• Operate forklifts, man lifts, pick-up trucks, and related service vehicles in an underground mini...