Electrician

Coeur Mining, Inc.; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Job summary

Coeur Silvertip mine in British Columbia is seeking an Electrician to join a camp-based team on a two-week in/two-week out rotation. The role involves interpreting drawings, wiring, testing and maintaining electrical systems in a remote mining camp.

Candidates must hold a Red Seal or Interprovincial Journeyman's Certificate, with experience on 4160/600V systems and fiber optics. The position offers a challenging environment, safety-focused culture and a rotating schedule with a monthly bonus.

Qualifications

• Valid Red Seal or Interprovincial Journeyman's Certificate as an Electrician.
• Extensive experience with 4160 & 600 volt systems.
• Fundamental knowledge of Fiber Optic systems.
• Experience with PLC design and programming an asset.
• Mining industry experience desired; camp experience a plus.
• Valid driver's license and physical fitness for camp duties.
• Ability to work with a diverse cross-cultural workforce.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors.
• Respond to critical callouts as needed.
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
• May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
• Perform pre-operational checks, and operate equipment according to Safe Operating Procedures.
• Monitor equipment and processes and ensure equipment deficiencies and operational issues are reported clearly.
• Conduct trouble shooting activities when problems arise.
• Complete Report Sheets and Daily Logbooks.

Skills

Reading schematics

Industrial electrical installs

Electrical safety

Preventive maintenance

Camp/site experience

Valid driver's license

Two-week rotation availability

Education

Red Seal/Journeyman Electrician

Tools

Fiber optic tools

Electrical test equipment

PLC programming software

Job description

We Pursue a Higher Standard

We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Silvertip is one of the highest-grade silver-zinc lead projects in the world. Coeur is focused on targeted exploration of Silvertip’s large, highly prospective land package. Recent drilling results reinforce Silvertip's growing potential as an emerging tier-one asset for the Company.

Silvertip employs approximately 85 mining and exploration leaders at the camp-based site. Coeur Silvertip prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth.

About The Job

The Coeur Silvertip mine located in British Columbia, just 10 miles south of the Yukon border is seeking an Electrician to work in a camp-based environment rotating on a two week in/two week out shift rotation.

If you are motivated by unique challenges, change, working in a remote location and work-life balance with the flexibility of a rotational schedule, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations;
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components;
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance;
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors;
• Respond to critical callouts as needed;
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records;
• May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices;
• Perform pre-operational checks, and operate equipment according to Safe Operating Procedures;
• Monitor equipment and processes and ensure equipment deficiencies and operational issues are reported clearly;
• Conduct trouble shooting activities when problems arise;
• Complete Report Sheets and Daily Logbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Valid Red Seal or Interprovincial Journeyman's Certificate as an Electrician;
• Extensive experience with 4160 & 600 volt systems;
• Fundamental knowledge of Fiber Optic systems;
• Experience with PLC design and programming an asset;
• Mining industry experience desired;
• Camp experience is a plus;
• Valid driver's license;
• Physically fit to perform the duties of the position;
• Ability to work with a diverse cross-cultural workforce.

Additional Information

• Willing to work a two-week rotation schedule, with 12-hour shifts per day at a remote camp.
• Eligible for Monthly Bonus.
• Our current designated marshalling locations are Vancouver, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton, Whitehorse, Teslin, and Watson Lake.

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States and Canada is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.