Electrician, Underground

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Baker Lake; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Nunavut seeks an experienced Electrician for its underground team. The role involves reading blueprints, installing and repairing electrical fixtures, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess an Electrical Journeyman License, have at least 5 years of underground experience, and strong skills in electrical systems. The position offers a rotation of 14 days on, followed by 14 days off, with accommodations and meals provided on site.

Benefits

Accommodations provided

Meals provided at no cost

Charter flights to and from mine site

Travel expense coverage

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Electrical Journeyman License or License C.
• Minimum of 5 years as a Journeyman or equivalent experience.
• Must have 5 years of experience as an underground electrician.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and wiring specifications.
• Install and repair electrical components and systems.
• Test equipment for electrical continuity and various parameters.
• Maintain and repair electrical UG mobile equipment.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

Skills

Electrical Journeyman License or License C

5 years of experience as a Journeyman

5 years of experience as an underground electrician

Strong instrumentation skills

Red Seal certification

Ability to read blueprints and specifications

Knowledge of computerized systems

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description – Electrician, Underground (MEA01872)

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.

About Our Operation

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Your Next Challenge

Reporting to the Energy & Infrastructure Electrical Supervisor, you will be part of the Energy & Infrastructure Department. 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.

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, 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;
• Maintain, repair, and test electrical UG mobile equipment;
• Maintain, repair, test and install all electrical installation (Buildings, pumping stations etc.);
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices;
• Conduct preventive/corrective maintenance programs and keep maintenance records;
• May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices;
• Any other duties required by the Supervisor.

What You Need to Succeed

• Electrical Journeyman License or License C;
• 5 years of experience as a Journeyman or equivalent;
• 5 years of experience as an underground electrician;
• Strong instrumentation skills are considered an asset;
• Red Seal is considered an asset;
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications as well as knowledgeable about computerized systems;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Note that the official working language at our Meadowbank Complex is English.

Your Work Schedule

Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest;

Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides charter flights to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.