Mine Electrical Planner

Hecla Mining Company; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Canada is seeking a Mine Electrical Planner to oversee electrical and instrumentation planning at their underground operations. The role involves collaboration across departments, developing maintenance plans, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a Journeyman Electrician Interprovincial Red Seal and at least five years of relevant experience. This position offers a rotational schedule with competitive pay and benefits, including accommodation and meals during work periods.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Gym and welcome center on site

Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in maintenance planning in underground mining.
• Experience working on CMMS systems is a must.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical maintenance planning and reliability support at mine and plant operations.
• Develop and maintain short- and long-term electrical maintenance plans.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering.

Skills

Electrical maintenance planning

CMMS system experience

Microsoft Office skills

Strong organization and leadership skills

Superior communication skills

Education

Journeyman Electrician Interprovincial Red Seal

Job description

Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Mine Electrical Planner performs the electrical and instrumentation planning targeted primarily in our underground mine operations, ensuring safe, efficient work that meets operational standards. This role works closely with other departments to align electrical systems with site requirements.

About Us

The Keno Hill mine, located within the Keno Hill Silver District in Canada’s Yukon Territory. Keno Hill, is one of the highest-grade silver districts in the world, is situated 350 kilometres north of Whitehorse, and lies within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun. It comprises 242 square kilometres (km2) with numerous mineral deposits and more than 35 historical past-producing mine sites. Keno Hill is expected to produce ~3.0 million ounces of silver in 2026 as the mine ramps up production.
The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Keno Hill is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.

Here’s what you can expect in this role

• Provide electrical maintenance planning and reliability support across mine and plant operations.
• Support maintenance supervision with day-to-day planning, scheduling, and work prioritization.
• Develop and maintain short- and long-term electrical maintenance plans to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Identify equipment reliability issues, recurring failures, and improvement opportunities; recommend corrective actions.
• Build and maintain job plans including scope of work, labor estimates, materials, tooling, and safety requirements.
• Ensure maintenance history, lessons learned, and technical information are captured and shared across teams.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to align electrical work with operational needs and shutdown schedules.
• Assist with electrical troubleshooting by reviewing failures, analyzing root causes, and proposing practical solutions.
• Develop and review safe work procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and electrical maintenance standards.
• Ensure all planned work complies with applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture by integrating hazard identification and risk controls into all planned work.
• Support environmental best practices by planning work in a manner that minimizes environmental risk and impact.
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation to support accurate planning and execution.
• Assist with commissioning, start-ups, or major maintenance activities by coordinating electrical work and resources.
• Communicate planned activities, risks, and constraints to maintenance supervision and management.
• Maintain accurate planning data within the maintenance management system (work orders, task lists, materials).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to electrical maintenance efficiency and reliability.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician Interprovincial Red Seal is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience - maintenance planner, scheduler, coordinator, underground mining.
• Significant experience working on CMMS system.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Superior communication with peers, supervisors, and management.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Pre-Employment Testing (drug & alcohol, blood lead, and audiogram).
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Clean Driver’s Abstract.

Safety, Health, Environmental Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• All Hecla personnel shall strive to achieve best practice in safety, health, and environmental and assist in the control of incidents, injuries, and loss.
• Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent safety or environmental incidents, injuries, or losses.
• Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their work.
• Following all environmental requirements and maintaining integrity to ensure environmental compliance.
• Ensuring all spills are reported in accordance with spill reporting procedures.
• Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable.
• Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicable.
• Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations.
• Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner.
• Using and maintaining PPE.
• Providing suggestions for improving work processes.
• Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets.
• Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits.
• Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job.
• Participating in risk assessment methodology.
• Participating in safety initiatives.
• Receiving training and instruction as required.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards.

Work Environment

Employees will be regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including snow and ice, as well as extreme temperatures ranging from cold to warm. The work environment may involve contact with potentially hazardous wildlife, moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the use of explosives. There is also a risk of electrical shock and exposure to vibration. Noise levels can occasionally be loud, depending on the task or location on site.

Work Location & Schedule

This is a fly-in fly-out position based at a remote mining camp, operating on a rotational schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off. Camp accommodations and meals are provided while on site. All travel to and from the mine site is arranged through a designated travel agency and coordinated from approved flight hubs.
To ensure efficient travel logistics, we are primarily seeking candidates who reside in the Yukon, British Columbia, and Alberta, particularly near major transportation centers within these regions.

Compensation & Benefits

Hecla Keno Hill offers competitive pay based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 6% RRSP matching program. Our remote site features a gym and a welcome center, along with a Health Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an Educational Assistance Program to support your health, well-being, and professional growth.

Applications

If you’re interested in this role, apply on our website at this link: http://www.hecla.com/careers/
If you are selected, our recruiter will reach out to you to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
14 days in and 14 days out
168 hours per rotation, 12 hour shifts
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