Field Electrician

Boart Longyear; Haileybury; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drilling services company in Haileybury, Ontario, is seeking a Field Electrician. This role involves performing high-voltage electrical testing and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. Candidates must have a valid electrical license and strong knowledge of electrical wiring systems. Experience in the mining industry is highly regarded. The company promotes a zero harm culture and offers accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a current electrical license.
• Strong knowledge in high-voltage safety.
• Ability to read and follow electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform HV electrical testing across all HV assets.
• Record test results on relevant certificates.
• Liaise with client representatives.

Skills

High-Voltage electrical testing

Low-Voltage electrical wiring

Safety focus

Electrical wiring schematics

Preventive maintenance

Strong communication skills

Technical solution proposals

Education

Current electrical license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Overview

Boart Longyear has been a leading provider of drilling products and services to the global minerals industry for over 125 years. As the industry’s only integrated drilling services and products provider, we combine engineering excellence, global manufacturing facilities and the most experienced drilling services group in the business.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a field Electrician. This position is based out of our Haileybury, Ontario facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Strict adherence to existing testing procedures and processes
• Undertake project planning tasks, including job planning and EHS risk management
• Perform HV electrical testing across all HV assets such as Drill rigs, cabling, generators, motors, transformers and switchgear
• Record test results on the relevant test certificates and compile test reports [COC’s]
• Liaise with client representatives

Key Skills and Experience

• Infallible focus on Safety
• Current electrical license
• Must be able to build High-Voltage and Low-Voltage electrical wiring
• Must be able to build junction boxes, power distribution boxes, control panels and fuse boxes
• Must have an excellent knowledge in High-Voltage safety of batteries and electrical wiring
• Must be able to instrument the electric powertrains components for Power analysis, Current probes, Voltage probes etc.
• Must be well versed in reading and following electrical wiring schematics for safe system integration
• Should be qualified in High-Voltage system implementation.
• Strong knowledge in automotive Network design (CAN, Ethernet)
• Good understanding of engine and vehicle controls interface
• Must be able to lead technically and provide guidance
• Must be able to propose technical solutions
• Experience in preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance techniques for electrical assets
• Strong computer & communication skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook essential)
• Ability to work both autonomously & as part of a team
• Excellent spoken & written communication
• Strong organizational skills
• A HV Switching Ticket

Candidates with similar experience within the mining industry will be held in high regard.

Safety and a zero harm culture is a core part of our business. To ensure the safety of all employees, successful candidates will need to meet the essential requirements of a pre-employment medical.

To express your interest in this role, apply via the link.

Boart Longyear welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as per the guidelines of the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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Business Line

Minerals and Energy

Company

Drilling Services

Function

Other Manufacturing/Services Functions

Auto req ID

16170BR

Region (Business Group)

NAM

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

City

Haileybury