Mill Maintenance Electrician
Greenstone Gold Mine
- Geraldton, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain and upgrade existing electrical systems as well as new installations, including (but not limited to) control equipment, monitors, motors, VFD’s, and more.
- Interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications.
- Install and maintain automated systems.
- Consult with other specialists when working with complex electronic devices and systems and require additional expertise.
- Attend to breakdowns and emergencies on all electrical equipment on site.
- Follow preventative maintenance programs, including routine equipment inspections.
- Maintain maintenance records and keep a detailed digital log of daily tasks.
- Lock out equipment that presents any type of hazard and meet with supervisor to review process to make it safe and operable.
- Replace items such as circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components.
- Change fuses and repair and/or replace lighting.
- Operate and maintain switch gear up to 13.8KV, including performing medium voltage terminations.
- Reroute power (ground switching) as required to complete work safely.
- Provide electrical service for surface operating equipment.
- Operate generator stations during power outages.
- Perform regular maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
- Assist with maintenance of site electrical distribution systems and fixed camp support facilities equipment.
- Recommend actions to maximize maintenance efficiency and minimize operational downtime.
- Help apprentices develop their skills by delegating tasks or projects that will optimize their training experience.
- 2+ years related experience in mining maintenance.
- Advanced knowledge/expertise in electrical principles and techniques.
- Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to create a positive work environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem identification, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Willing to adapt and work in an inclusive work environment.
- Willing to perform repetitive tasks.
- Comfortable working at heights.
- Good eyesight and colour vision; required to identify colour-coded wires.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.
- Red Seal Journeyperson Electrical certification.
- Valid inter-provincial trade qualification certificate in a relevant field.