Electrician - Onaping Depth

REDPATH MINING; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining solutions company is seeking an electrician for their underground operations. The role involves installing electrical systems, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a journeyman electrician’s certificate and experience in voltage installations. This position offers a rotation of 14 days on and 14 days off, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision care

Pension and employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years underground experience an asset.
• Experience in installation of low, medium, and high voltage.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical power systems throughout underground work areas.
• Perform emergency repairs to equipment safely and timely.
• Train new employees in operational procedures.

Skills

Electrical installations

Troubleshooting

Construction and maintenance skills

Ability to read blueprints

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman electrician’s certificate (Red Seal)

Job description

Job Description

Project: Onaping Depth

Rotation: 14 days on 14 days off

Shift Length: 11.5 hours

Allowance: Will be provided, based on location

Travel: Will be provided, based on location

Benefits: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision care, life insurance, pension and employee assistance program

Pre-employment requirement: Drug Test

Job Description

The primary role of an electrician is to install electrical power, equipment and control systems throughout underground work areas:

• ESS’s (substations), pumpstations, charging dispensers, shops, vent doors, sumps, etc.
• Fabrication and installation of electrical racks and cable supports
• Lighting, receptacles and electric/hydraulic equipment
• Phone systems and all mine communication systems
• PLC and other advanced or automation systems
• High Voltage, Medium Voltage and Low Voltage installation and equipment
• Installation of DC charging equipment
• Assist with fabrication of electrical panels and other necessary installation of electrical cables, when required
  
  

General

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Must be capable of reading & understanding electrical drawings
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting basic electrical instruments and testers
• Perform safely and timely emergency repairs to equipment
• Must be able to follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage
• Must have skills to help train new employees, apprentices, etc., in the area on day to day operations plus and on the procedures for operating electrical test, maintenance and installation equipment not requiring third party approvals.
• Must be able to communicate written and verbal instructions to subordinates
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive
  
  

Health And Safety

• Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
• Following Redpath Canada Limited health and safety standards and systems, including the Five Point Safety System and the Cardinal Rules, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions
• Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment required in the performance of the work.
• Must have knowledge of the WHMIS legislation and know how to effectively use an MSDS sheet.
• Comply with the Act and Mining Regulations that apply to the work area.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman electrician’s certificate (Red Seal) and provincial license as required
  
  

Work Experience

• Experience in the installation of low, medium, and high voltage installation and repairs
• Experience in HV cable termination and splicing would be considered an asset
• 2- 3 years underground experience an asset
  
  

Knowledge Required

• Ability to multi task and work effectively
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
• Electrical installations, troubleshooting, construction and maintenance skills.
• Ability to supervise skilled and non-skilled workers
• Ability to read blueprints, effectively lay out work, perform trade electrical work and possesses a general knowledge of repair work.
• Good understanding of CEC, M421, and Z462
• Able to communicate effectively (both orally and written), and able to develop and maintain good relationships with staff, and managers
• Able to problem solve by evaluating information, giving relevant considerations when making decisions, interpreting data and reacting appropriately to changing situations.
• Respectful of cultural differences
  
  

About Us

Redpath provides full service mining solutions and innovation around the world since 1962.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.