Electrical & Instrumentation Technician — Mining Ops Growth

McEwen Inc.

Eureka (NV)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA / FSA

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Career development

Job summary

McEwen Mining is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to perform maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical and control systems to ensure safe, reliable operation of mining equipment.

The role supports preventive maintenance plans, diagnostics of control loops, calibration of instrumentation, and documentation of tasks. Candidates should have 5+ years in mining or heavy industry and strong PLC/SCADA knowledge.

Qualifications

Technical electrical training/schooling preferred.
At least 5 years relevant experience, preferably in the mining industry/heavy industrial environment.
Knowledge of using electrical/ Instrumentation, fibre communication, AC and DC motors, reliability principals, and PLC.
Practical knowledge of Motor Starters, MCCs, VFD, and 480 to 4160volt three phase systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of all company policy and procedures relating to this area of work.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and requirements relevant to this area of work.

Responsibilities

Provide technicallevel input into annual primary maintenance plans developed by the Maintenance Planner.
Conduct control element inspection and troubleshooting, repair and rebuild, replacement and installations, and report back on corrective actions taken and solutions developed.
Conduct electrical and instrumentation repairs, rebuilds, replacements and installations according to engineering standards, best practices, and the manufacturer recommendation.
Complete electrical work as required.
Conduct commissioning and start up activities including instrument loop. inspection, loop check, configuration, calibration, testing, mechanical installation, stock testing of final control elements.
Calibrate, troubleshoot, test and document analytical equipment.
Close all completed work orders when the job is completed, including completion comments.
Support and maintain DCS, and PLCs based systems.
Maintain a clean work environment free of hazards and submit work requests as needed.
Create and maintain documentation and updates for plant specific maintenance tasks including calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
Carry out routine administration and reporting.
Take part in daily and weekly meetings including daily lineout meetings at the start of the shift, weekly safety meetings, weekly staff meetings.
Health, Safety and Environment
Actively support Health, Safety and Environmental Management systems and regulatory compliance.
Adhere to safetyrelated best practices.
Adhere to Industrial Hygiene and Environmental requirements and produce accurate documentation and reporting.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks and raise health and safety awareness.
Identify opportunities for improvement across the department.
Carry out other noncore duties as requested by the Process Manager, commensurate with skills, knowledge, and appropriate level of work complexity.