Electrical Foreman/General Foreman

P&C Recruiting | H.R.; Idaho; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting | H.R. is seeking a Maintenance Foreman - Electrical in Idaho. The role is crucial for overseeing the electrical maintenance team, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 10 years of experience in electrical maintenance, preferably in a mining environment. Supervisory skills and proficiency in Excel are essential. Highlights of the role include managing budgets and ensuring the quality of electrical systems operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of electrical field maintenance experience required.
• Experience in mining and/or concentrator environments necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee mine electricians and process controls team.
• Ensure safety, efficiency, and productivity in electrical operations.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance projects and budgets.

Skills

Electrical maintenance expertise

Project coordination

Supervisory skills

Computer literacy (Excel)

Knowledge of MSHA regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

10 years of electrical field maintenance experience

Experience in mining and/or concentrator environments

Prior supervisory experience

Job description

Summary

The Maintenance Foreman - Electrical is a key member of the maintenance management team, responsible for the management and oversight of mine electricians and process controls team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, plan, and coordinate projects and responsibilities assigned to the department.
• Responsible for electrical employee and contractor performance in the areas of safety, environmental, efficiency, productivity, quality, planning, and cost.
• Review capital improvement plans and makes recommendations; evaluate infrastructure, facilities and operating systems for needed electrical maintenance and repair.
• Assist with Maintenance department OPEX and CAPEX budget.
• Plan, organize, manage, and supervise all electrical and instrumentation maintenance operations.
• Responsible for the reliability and integrity of all electrical systems including mine and concentrator power distribution, motors, transformers, instrumentation, sensors/analyzers, PLCs, Leaky Feeder, electrical special projects, radio coverage, etc.
• Inspect daily operations and projects in process and upon completion to ensure the quality and reliability of work performed.
• Participate in Risk Assessment activities as required.
• Attend meetings as required, including training and department meetings.
• Performs activities of workers supervised, per the bargaining agreement, in the case of an emergency, when necessary to instruct employees in their duties, for minor work that is unreasonable to assign to a bargaining unit employee, or to provide training for salaried personnel.
• Follows and understands MSHA rules and regulations, environmental rules and regulations, SOP and work area instructions, participates in safety and environmental activities. Leads by example by adhering to rules and regulations and ensuring compliance to rules and regulations established by the company.
• Must be able to work and communicate with other members of the work team.
• Comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Conducts activities and work in an environmentally responsible manner. Is aware of procedures to minimize impacts to the environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Maintenance Supervisor – Electrical
• Process Controls Supervisor
• Mine Electrician
• Directly supervise salaried and hourly electrical department employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the mine's policies, applicable laws, and the collective bargaining agreement. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Participate in employee relations/disciplinary meetings as required, including grievance meetings for hourly employees

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of electrical field maintenance experience.
• Experience in mining and/or concentrator environments.
• Good understanding of underground mining operations.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Excel.