Electrician

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Job Description:
 

Key Responsibilities:

·         Performs job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations,

established company safety procedures, state and federal regulations.

·         Performs electrical inspections on all in-service mining equipment and

record repairs and findings into federal inspection book.

·         Maintains & repairs low, medium, and high voltage electrical circuits.

·         Installs/removes power cable from high voltage mining circuits.

·         Performs troubleshooting on AC and DC circuits.

·         Repairs, maintains, and troubleshoots DC motor and generator circuits on

mining equipment.

·         Operates mining support equipment.

·         Operates the equipment to diagnose problems and to test after repair.

·         Operates light vehicles to travel throughout the mine site. Maintains work

area in a safe and clean manner.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills & Competencies:

Required

·         Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and instructions, and

electrical prints and schematics.

·         Knowledge of National Electric Code, MSHA regulations.

·         Knowledge of basic electrical theory.

·         Knowledge of high voltage switchgear and be able to safely operate it.

·         Knowledge of basic electrical test instruments.

·         Knowledge of PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives.

·         Obtain MSHA Electrical Certification becoming a Qualified Person – able

to perform electrical work in a mine after 1 year of work experience.

Preferred

·         Electrical technical training at a vocational school or an electrician

apprenticeship.

·         Possess MSHA Electrical Certification or be able to obtain it within the

required time.

ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR POSTION:

·         Intermittent: none

·         Occasionally (0 – 1/3 of workday): lifting and pulling floor to waist up to 50 pounds (trail cable); lifting waist to eye level up to 50 pounds; bilaterial and unilateral carrying up to 50 pounds; pushing up to 50 pounds; pulling up to 100 pounds; standing; work arms over head; work bent over/stooping; work kneeling; work bent over/sitting; work squatting; work arms over head-supine; climbing stairs; repetitive squatting; walking-uneven; walking-even.

·         Frequently (1/3 – 2/3 of workday): speaking (general communications); color vision (color codes, wiring).

·         Continually (2/3 – 3/3 of workday): sitting; grasping; bent wrists; vibration; alternating hand movements; equipment/tool handling; arm/elbow movements; head movement/rotation; hearing (troubleshooting, hazards, instructions); seeing (driving, troubleshooting) and depth perception (rotating equipment, electric switchgear).

NOTE: This position requires working rotating shifts, on weekends and holidays, in dusty conditions, in high places and in all weather conditions.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.