Electrician

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Kirkland Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Kirkland Lake seeks an Electrician to ensure safe operations at the Macassa Mine. Responsibilities include conducting preventative maintenance and troubleshooting electrical systems. Candidates must have strong electrical skills and the ability to interpret prints. Experience with high voltage systems and teamwork is essential. This role promotes safety and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret electrical prints.
• Ability to understand CSA and ESA rules.
• Clear understanding of lockout and high voltage switching.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of the mine.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.

Skills

Reading and interpreting electrical prints

Understanding CSA/ESA regulations

Strong troubleshooting abilities

Competent use of test equipment

Teamwork and independence

Tools

Multi meters

Insulation testers

Signal generators

Job description

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At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility.Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience.We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company.And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

Agnico Eagle Mines\' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor you will be ensuring the safe and continuous operation of our mine, handling planned and reactive maintenance. Depending on the role, you could work as a Hoist, Mill, Site Infrastructure, or Underground Electrician.You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

• Complete work in accordance with Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), CSA-Z462 Standards, standardoperating procedures, and best practices
• Install and terminate 15kv, 5kv 600-volt power distribution
• Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and blueprints
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs on electrical equipment and record results and findings
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and equipment such as power distribution, ventilation, leaky feedercommunication, central blast line systems, jumbos, bolters and diamond drills
• Make changes to electrical systems and record/document changes
• Work on assigned daily line up following work orders and instructions
• Provide support to centralized maintenance team
• Promote safe work environment and practice IRS

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Must be able to read and interpret electrical prints
• Ability to follow and understand all CSA/ESA rules and regulations
• Clear understanding of lockouts and high voltage switching
• Competent use of test equipment such as multi meters/insulation testers and signal generators
• Strong troubleshooting and computing abilities
• Understanding of PLC systems is an asset
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently