Electrician

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Job Summary

The Fairport Mine is seeking an Electrician to perform general electrical maintenance troubleshooting and installation of new systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in 3-phase systems motor controls and troubleshooting. This position will be on a Monday - Friday 2nd shift (2:00 pm - 10:00 pm) schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve uptime by troubleshooting repairing and performing preventive maintenance on low- to high-voltage electrical systems and equipment (including work in shaftways and other hard-to-access areas).
• Complete work documentation accurately and on time including inspection sheets timecards work orders and required reports.
• Use electrical schematics and computer-based maintenance systems (CMMS) to plan work execute repairs and close out assigned tasks.
• Partner with operations maintenance and vendors to diagnose issues communicate progress and source/issue/restock parts and materials needed to complete work.
• Support mechanical repairs as directed and perform routine upkeep (greasing cleaning and inspecting stationary equipment).
• Work safely and keep areas clean and hazard-free; operate manual/automatic service hoist systems; coach others on safe electrical work practices; and complete additional related duties as assigned.
• Performs other related work as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and required equipment operation.
• Thorough knowledge of heavy industrial/mining electrical maintenance practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain 3-phase systems and motor controls (480V and 4160V) including MCCs mine power feeder circuits/ground monitors PLCs soft starts schematics/ladder logic and electrical calculations for new installations (wire sizing/motor HP)
• Must be able to apply for an ATF license through Morton Salt

Preferred

• 2 years of industrial electrical experience.
• MSHA certification

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Work in underground and surface mine environments with variable temperatures and humidity; expect outdoor weather exposure noise and dust.
• Work areas are generally dry but visibility may be limitedmany locations rely on a cap lamp and/or equipment lighting.
• Navigate uneven slick and changing ground conditions (including floor heave and polished surfaces from mobile equipment traffic).
• Work safely around moving machinery and energized power cables maintaining constant awareness of roof and rib conditions.
• Meet physical demands including prolonged standing long-distance walking and extended seated equipment operation with whole-body vibration; work at heights using a full-body harness; shovel/clean spillage and lift up to 5 feet; operate multiple hand/foot controls; lift up to 65 lbs; and climb ladders of 30 ft or more.

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