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Electrician (Shaft #3)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

Kirkland Lake

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

15 days ago

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Job summary

A mining company in Ontario seeks an Electrical Technician to ensure the safe and continuous operation of its mining facilities underground. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems, conducting preventative maintenance, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates should have strong troubleshooting skills and an understanding of CSA/ESA regulations. This role promotes a safe working environment while directly contributing to operational success.

Qualifications

  • Must follow and understand all CSA/ESA regulations.
  • Clear understanding of lockouts and high voltage switching required.
  • Understanding of PLC systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to read and interpret electrical prints
Strong troubleshooting abilities
Competent use of test equipment
Ability to work in a team setting
Job description

At 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.

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 is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 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. In this role you will be working underground in shaft #3. 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, standard operating 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 feeder communication, 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 multimeters/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
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