Electrical Specialist (Project)

Iamgold Corporation; Gogama; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Electrical Specialist to enhance electrical systems at a cutting-edge gold mine. This role involves overseeing critical installations, performing maintenance, and optimizing electrical infrastructure to ensure operational efficiency. You will collaborate with a talented team, mentor new members, and implement best practices to meet industry standards. Join a company committed to sustainable mining and community support, where your contributions will directly impact both the environment and local communities. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and looking to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Bonus

Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefits

Health Spending Account

Fitness & Wellness Subsidy

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Registered Pension Plan with Company Match

Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match

TFSA & RRSP

Electric Vehicle Subsidy

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical systems, especially in mining.
• Strong technical knowledge of diagnosing and repairing electrical issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical installations and maintenance at the Cote Gold site.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules for electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical Systems Diagnosis

Troubleshooting Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Automation Systems Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering

Certificate of Qualification in Ontario or Red Seal

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Job Description - Electrical Specialist (Project) (14763)

Improve the processes of today
Define the best practices of tomorrow

At Côté Gold, we focus on what we contribute, not just what we extract. We believe that in order for prosperity to be sustained, it must be shared, it must support the well-being of our employees and our communities, and it must be achieved with minimal impact to the environment.

Côté Gold is being developed in partnership with the Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation and Métis Nation of Ontario, Region 3.

The open-pit gold mine is a joint venture between IAMGOLD and Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. and is operated by IAMGOLD. We are located near Gogama, Ontario, with access to stable infrastructure and strong connections with our local communities.

IAMGOLD is committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any support or accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us when you apply and we will work to meet your accessibility needs.

ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST (PROJECT)

The Projects Electrical Specialist works alongside the Projects Senior Supervisor overseeing electrical construction/installations, preventative maintenance, and optimizing the electrical systems and equipment within the Cote Gold site. The Electrical Specialist ensures the smooth installation/operation of critical electrical infrastructure, including substations, transformers, power distribution systems, and automation equipment. The specialist plays a key role in construction, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to maximize efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Execution

• A good understanding of 13.8KV and 600V systems
• A good background in instrumentation and PLC logic (programming considered an asset)
• Support the installation and commissioning of new electrical/instrumentation systems, ensuring integration with existing infrastructure.
• VLF cable testing considered an asset.
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment, including substations, transformers, and control panels to ensure operational reliability.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical faults within the infrastructure power systems, ensuring timely restoration of functionality.
• Identify opportunities to optimize electrical systems, including power efficiency and equipment performance within the site infrastructure.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for electrical equipment to reduce unexpected breakdowns and extend the lifespan of critical systems.

Lead others in a collaborative environment

• Seek and implement best-in-class practices.
• Propose new methods to meet challenges of process control engineering.
• Identify training and development opportunities for the team.
• Keep abreast of trends in process control engineering and impart to Côté Gold.
• Provide new approaches, methods or policies to optimize performance and ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational standards.
• Continuously seek to improve technical knowledge and skills.
• Conduct research and benchmarking to support decision-making and improve mining processes, technologies and methodologies.

Work collaboratively with others

• Coordinate with other team members on site to meet shift deliverables.
• Mentor and train new team members.
• Participate in and lend your expertise to the team.
• Communicate clearly and effectively using the tools provided.
• Ensure equipment logs and shift logs are accurate and complete.
• Ensure any deficiencies are communicated to the appropriate team members for follow-up.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on our commitment to our team, our communities, the environment, and our shareholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements and Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Certificate of Qualification in Ontario or Red Seal.

Work experience - Nature & Length

• A minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems used in mining and industrial processes.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing electrical issues, with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience with automation systems and control technology, including PLCs and SCADA.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

What We Offer

IAMGOLD believes in rewarding outstanding performance with an equally outstanding total rewards package. Our attractive offerings include:

● Competitive Salary and Bonus ● Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage ● Health Spending Account ● Fitness & Wellness Subsidy ● Employee & Family Assistance Program ● Registered Pension Plan with Company Match ● Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match ● TFSA & RRSP ● Electric Vehicle Subsidy

Empowering People – Extraordinary Performance

I AMGOLD is a leading mid-tier gold producer and developer based in Canada, with operating mines in North America and West Africa. Throughout our 30 year history, we have demonstrated our commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices, and our Zero Harm commitment ensures that we continually strive to reach the highest standards in human health and safety, minimize our impact on the environment and support the development of the local communities in which we proudly operate.

At IAMGOLD we believe that by engaging, empowering and supporting each other, we can achieve extraordinary performance. Our core values guide us; we are driven to excellence in everything we do, we are accountable and operate with transparency, we conduct ourselves with respect and embrace diversity, we grow with teamwork, learning and innovation.

IAMGOLD is proud to be recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.

Primary Location

Canada

Work Locations

06 - Cote Gold Mine Site IAMGOLD Corp, Côté Gold Division 3 Mesomikenda Lake Rd PO Box 100 Gogama P0M 1W0

Job

Operations

Organization

Cote Gold

Job Posting

Apr 17, 2025, 6:58:43 PM