ANTHRACITE UNDERGROUND MINE ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR (EXAM)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time position focused on underground anthracite coal mining. The role emphasizes enforcing safety standards and electrical equipment regulations, with inspections across mines and facilities.

You will enter data into the department's electronic system, uphold PA residency rules, and may be on call 24/7.

Qualifications

• Five years of underground anthracite coal mine experience as a mine electrician or electrical engineer.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Anthracite Coal Mining Laws and safety standards.
• Inspect electrical apparatus across mines, preparation facilities, and storage areas.
• Enter gathered information into the DEP electronic data system to maintain data integrity.

Skills

Mine electrical work

Electrical safety

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Job description

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking qualified candidates with experience in underground anthracite coal mining. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about contributing to the preservation of Pennsylvania's environment. If you are interested in making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to submit your application today.

In this position, you will guarantee adherence to the Anthracite Coal Mining Laws. It encompasses offering support to the public and delivering safety recommendations to the mining sector. The gathered information will be entered into the Department of Environmental Protection's electronic data system to maintain the integrity and precision of the data.

You will be responsible for upholding safety standards and enforcing regulations related to the installation and functioning of electrical equipment. Additionally, thorough inspections of electrical apparatus will be conducted across anthracite deep coal mines, preparation facilities, and storage areas. These inspections are essential for mitigating the risks associated with accidents and ensuring the reliability of electrical equipment.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require you to be on call 24/7.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this posting as they become available in one of the following counties: Schuylkill, Carbon, Dauphin, Northumberland, Columbia, Lackawanna, and Luzerne
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Five years of experience in the underground anthracite coal mines of Pennsylvania in the capacity of a mine electrician or electrical engineer and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a standard high school or vocational school; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Necessary Special Requirement:

• Possession of a valid driver's Pennsylvania driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

IMPORTANT

To schedule this examination, you must first apply to this posting. If you meet eligibility requirements, you will be sent an email notification (separate from the application received notification) regarding how to schedule the exam at a test center.

TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS

IF YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A TESTING ACCOMMODATION, A REQUEST FOR TESTING ACCOMMODATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO SCHEDULING YOUR EXAMINATION.

Test Subject Areas Questions
Pennsylvania Anthracite Mining Law 50
Principles of Electricity 35
Effective Working Relationships 15
Total Questions 100

• You will have a maximum of 2 1/2 hours to complete this computerized multiple-choice exam.
• This exam is based on the Anthracite Coal Mine Act No. 346. It will be to your advantage to study the Anthracite Coal Mine Act.
• You may retest one month after the date of your last exam. A new application must be submitted.
• Your results will be provided via email.
• Only your most recent exam score is counted.