Underground Electrician

Alamos Gold Inc.; Matachewan Township; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the mining sector is seeking a dedicated Underground Electrician to join their maintenance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safe and effective operation of electrical systems and equipment at one of Canada's largest underground gold mines. The ideal candidate will possess a strong safety focus and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. With competitive salaries and opportunities for personal and professional growth, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Holder of Provincial Electrician Journeyman Trade Certificate License preferred.
• Knowledgeable in the interpretation of electrical schematics and prints.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain mine equipment in compliance with safety rules.
• Install and maintain underground substations and pump stations.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical equipment

Reading and interpreting electrical schematics

Installation and maintenance of electrical equipment

Safety focus

Self-motivated

Education

Provincial Electrician Journeyman Trade Certificate License

4th and 5th year apprentices

Job description

Description

Alamos Gold Inc. Young-Davidson is currently recruiting the following challenging position to join our maintenance team:

Underground Electrician

Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson is a low-cost, long-life operation and one of Canada’s largest underground gold mines. It is located near the town of Matachewan centrally located between Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay and Sudbury, Ontario. The 2020 completion of a highly automated, lower mine expansion has resulted in Young-Davidson increasing production and generating strong free cash flow. With a large Mineral Reserve base, it will serve as Alamos’ foundation for growth for many years to come. This is a very exciting time at Young-Davidson, and we are searching for highly motivated and committed people to join our team!

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all electrical equipment and systems are operated and maintained in a safe and effective manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintain mine equipment in compliance with workplace safety rules;
• Read, understand and interpret prints;
• Install, set up and maintain underground substations and pump stations;
• Inspect equipment for proper performance and determine faults and malfunctions;
• Adjust equipment and repair/replace defective part components; and
• Other duties assigned by the Electrical Supervisor as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Holder of Provincial Electrician Journeyman Trade Certificate License preferred but consideration will be given to 4 th and 5 th year apprentices;
• Previous experience in trouble shooting electrical equipment and installations;
• Knowledgeable in the interpretation of electrical schematics and prints;
• Previous experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in mining operations would be an asset;
• Strong safety focus; and
• Self-motivated ability to work alone and in a team environment.

Young Davidson offers competitive salaries and benefits packages with opportunities for both personal and professional advancement.

Qualified candidates are invited to visit our website, and apply online under the careers’ sections.

Alamos Gold Inc. is committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants however; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help