Underground Electrician

Safety / Environment

• Ensure safe work systems/procedures are always practised and adhered to ensuring duties are performed in a manner that minimises risk to self, employees, and contractors.


• Always maintain exemplary standard of housekeeping, safe work, incident/accident reporting & active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.


• Abide by and proactively comply with Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems, as well as all relevant legislation.

• Understand and familiarise oneself with site Emergency evacuation procedures

Company / Leadership

• Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures.


• Initiate and provide input into company directives in collaboration with the Site Management team.

• Communicate department obligations and conditions to the leadership team, ensuring specific understanding and accountability

Behaviour / Attitude 

• Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from direct supervisor.


• Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behaviour in the workplace.

• Ensure good, clear lines of communication between all stakeholders, including the Site Management team, co-workers and contractors

Technical & Role Accountabilities 

•  Understand and work within guidelines of the OESC and M421


• Ensure electrical equipment is installed and operates according to Federal, Provincial, Municipal and Company Standards


• Ensure high voltage safety equipment well maintained


• Troubleshoot using both single line and detailed electrical prints


• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair underground communications


• Review and troubleshoot instrument control logic and ladder diagrams


• Undertake preventive maintenance processes to identify future work required


• Mentor apprentices at all stages through their apprenticeships


• Assist new employees/contractors until they are familiar with equipment and surroundings


• Provide input into possible equipment improvements both to save cost and reduce maintenance downtime

Teamwork 

• Work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals – both within own department and site wide


• Leverage off and use the talent and knowledge within the team to resolve problems


• Share gained experience and knowledge of work in progress

• Attend and participate constructively in daily line-ups, safety meetings

Planning & Organization

• Prioritises and completes tasks accurately as to specifications as assigned by direct supervisor within expected timeframes.


• Proactively identifies and addresses hazards before they arise as issues.


• Be punctual to work and all required site meetings.

• Undertake other duties as lawfully instructed 

Experience & Qualifications

• Current Red Seal in the Trade


• Underground Common Core Certification


• Able to read and use both single line and detailed electrical prints


• Leaky feeder


• Good understanding of instrument control logic and ladder diagrams to assist with troubleshooting

• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision