Electrician , Mining

Perenti Group; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 143,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to CAD 159,120 gross annual

CAD 60/hour base, CAD 90/hour OT

FIFO 14/14 rotation

Camp accommodations and meals

Paid travel from hubs

No-wait extended health and dental

RRSP matching after 3 months

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Barminco Canada is recruiting Underground Electricians for the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. This position offers a FIFO 14/14 rotation, 12-hour shifts, and camp accommodations with meals provided.

Base rate is CAD 60/hour with overtime CAD 90/hour, and earnings can reach up to CAD 159,120 annually with overtime. The role requires safety commitment, no-wait health and dental benefits, and travel from various hubs.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Red Seal Journeyman or 4th year apprentice.
• 3-5 years underground experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of BC Electrical Code and safety regulations.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 14/14 FIFO rotation.

Skills

Underground mining

Electrician

Safety compliance

Hand tools

12-hour shifts

BC codes knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Red Seal Journeyman

4th year apprentice

Tools

Sandvik maintenance

PLC control systems

High voltage distribution

Job description

Mining Underground Electricians - Red Chris Mine - 14/14 - FIFO + Camp - Up to $159,120/year - British Columbia

Barminco Canada is seeking Underground Electricians to join their team at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the world’s largest hard-rock underground mining companies, offering a FIFO 14/14 rotation and excellent earning potential. The ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and experience in underground mining environments.

Perks & Benefits

• Up to $159,120 gross annual earnings (with overtime)
• $60/hour base rate, overtime at $90/hour
• FIFO 14/14 rotation
• Camp accommodations and meals provided
• Charter travel from various hubs (paid travel)
• No-wait extended health and dental benefits
• Matching RRSP program after 3 months
• Opportunities for career development and progression

What You’ll Need

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
• Valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience required
• General computer skills
• Ability to provide own basic hand tools (most tools provided)
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 14/14 rotation, including statutory holidays
• Ability to move materials up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination
• Ability to work in extreme weather and moderate to high noise environments
• Successful completion of a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical, including alcohol and drug screening

What Will Make You Stand Out

• 3-5 years of experience working underground as an Underground Electrician
• Red Seal Journeyman Electrician certification or 4th year apprentice
• Sandvik development drill maintenance experience
• Thorough knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulations, and BC Electrical Code
• Understanding of PLC control systemsExperience with high voltage power distribution systems (13.8Kv, 600V motor control centers, variable frequency drives)