Underground Electrician

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

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector is seeking an Underground Electrician to support safe and continuous operations at their Upper Beaver Gold Project. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems while adhering to safety standards and best practices. This role offers a 7/7 work rotation, ensuring a balanced work-life schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical prints.
• Understanding of lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain equipment in mining operations.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical Skills

Electrical Codes

High Voltage Switching

Tools

Microsoft Office

Multimeters

Insulation Testers

Signal Generators

Job description

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Job Description - Underground Electrician (DOB00021)

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family, and responsibility. They express who we are and have helped us succeed for over 60 years. We value you – your unique skills and experience, your willingness to build those skills, and your contribution to our company. We also value your commitment to treating everyone with respect, which helps us operate safely, protect the environment, and contribute positively to our communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION

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Agnico Eagle Mines' Upper Beaver Gold Project is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, Matachewan First Nation, and Timiskaming First Nation. We prioritize hiring Members from these Nations. Members seeking employment at the Upper Beaver Gold Project are encouraged to self-identify during the application process to ensure proper consideration, aligning with our commitment to supporting our Partner Nations.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Mine Supervisor, you will be part of the Mobile Maintenance Department, supporting safe and continuous mining operations. You will install, repair, and maintain equipment during planned and unplanned maintenance, ensuring goals are met while promoting our values, health and safety standards, and environmental responsibility.

• Complete work according to electrical codes and best practices;
• Install and terminate 15kv, 5kv, 600-volt power distribution;
• Examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, coaxial cables, lighting fixtures, and other components;
• Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams, and blueprints;
• Conduct preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and record findings;
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems such as power distribution, ventilation, communication systems, and drilling equipment;
• Implement changes to electrical systems and document modifications;
• Follow OHSA acts and regulations, including Z462 standards;
• Work on daily work orders and instructions;
• Support the centralized maintenance team;
• Adhere to all procedures and policies;
• Promote a safe work environment;
• Practice IRS protocols;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Ability to read and interpret electrical prints;
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Understanding of lockout/tagout procedures and high voltage switching;
• Proficiency with test equipment such as multimeters, insulation testers, and signal generators;
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills;
• Knowledge of PLC systems is an asset;
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule:

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