Underground Electrician

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Dobie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is seeking a licensed electrician at the Upper Beaver Gold Project in Dobie, Ontario. You will join the Mobile Maintenance Department to support safe, continuous mining operations by installing, repairing and maintaining electrical equipment on site.

You will read electrical prints, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot power distribution, and follow OHSA and Z462 standards to promote a safe work environment and reliable production.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed electrician and able to read electrical prints.
• Strong understanding of lockouts and high voltage switching.
• Competent with test equipment and PLC systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete work in accordance with electrical code and best practices.
• Install and terminate 15kV, 5kV, 600-volt power distribution.
• Examine, replace or repair wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders and lighting fixtures.
• Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and blueprints.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and record results.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems such as power distribution and ventilation.
• Follow OHSA acts and Z462 standards for mines.
• Work on daily line-up following work orders and instructions.
• Provide support to centralized maintenance team.
• Promote a safe work environment.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills

Read electrical prints

Lockout safety

High voltage switching

Test equipment use

PLC knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Licensed Electrician (Ontario)

Tools

Multimeters

Insulation testers

Signal generators

Job description

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

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

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

Your Next Challenge

Reporting to the Mine Supervisor, you will be part of the Mobile Maintenance Department. You will be supporting the safe and continuous mining operation of the site. You will install, repair, and maintain equipment in planned and unplanned maintenance. 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 electrical code and “best practices”;
• Install and terminate 15kv, 5kv 600-volt power distribution;
• Examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components;
• Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and blueprints;
• Conduct preventive 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;
• Follow the OHSA acts and regulations for mines – Z462 standards;
• Work on assigned daily line-up following work orders and instructions;
• Provide support to centralized maintenance team;
• Follow all procedures and policies;
• Promote a safe work environment;
• Practice IRS;
• Other duties as directed.

What You Need To Succeed

• Licensed Electrician (Ontario);
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical prints;
• Able to work in fast-paced environment;
• Clear understanding of lockouts and high voltage switching;
• Competent use of test equipment such as multi meters, insulation testers and signal generators;
• Strong troubleshooting and computing abilities;
• Understanding of PLC systems is an asset;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule

• Schedule:7/7 rotation at our Upper Beaver Gold Project in Dobie, ON.