Lineman

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Ontario is seeking an individual to maintain and troubleshoot electrical distribution systems including power lines and associated equipment. This position requires practical experience in the mining sector and power line construction, along with the ability to work at remote sites. The job includes a 7/7 work schedule with provided accommodation and meals. Ideal candidates will possess strong coordination skills and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Accommodations provided

Meals provided

Transportation to mine site

Qualifications

• Practical work experience within the mining sector and power line construction.
• Experience working at a remote work site is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical distribution systems.
• Inspect and test overhead and underground power lines.
• Operate hydraulic buckets during work on poles.

Skills

Power line construction experience

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Hydraulic bucket operation

Coordination with teams

Job description

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Power Distribution Electrical Supervisor, you will be part of the 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.

Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical distribution systems including overhead and underground power lines and cables, insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, stress cone, transformers and other associated equipment.
• Erect and maintain wood poles and guy wires.
• Inspect and test overhead and underground power lines and cables and auxiliary equipment using electrical test equipment.
• Operate hydraulic buckets when working on poles.
• Install and maintain fiber infrastructure.
• Communicate with other workers to coordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments.
• If weather conditions do not allow work to be done safely, you will be assigned interior tasks such as repairing 8kV and 25kV mine trailing cable.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Practical work experience within the mining sector and power line construction.
• Experience working at a remote work site is considered an asset.

YOUR WORK SCHEDULE:

Schedule: 7/7 schedule at our Detour Lake Mine;

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