Electrician

Mississippi Lignite MiningCompany, LLC; Ackerman (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Lignite MiningCompany, LLC is seeking an experienced mine electrician to inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems across the operation. You will read schematics, manage high/low voltage circuits, and troubleshoot AC/DC equipment while ensuring MSHA compliance and safe, efficient mine performance.

Rotating shifts in dusty, harsh conditions are common; MSHA electrical certification or the ability to obtain it is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, and electrical prints.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and MSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of basic electrical theory.
• Knowledge of high voltage switchgear and safe operation.
• Familiarity with electrical test instruments.
• Knowledge of PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives.
• MSHA Electrical Certification or ability to obtain it within time.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical inspections on all in-service mining equipment and record repairs and findings into federal inspection book.
• Maintains & repairs low, medium, and high voltage electrical circuits.
• Installs/removes power cable from high voltage mining circuits.
• Performs troubleshooting on AC and DC circuits.
• Repairs, maintains, and troubleshoots DC motor and generator circuits on mining equipment.
• Operates mining support equipment.
• Operates the equipment to diagnose problems and to test after repair.
• Operates light vehicles to travel throughout the mine site. Maintains work area in a safe and clean manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read schematics

NEC knowledge

Electrical theory

High voltage switchgear

Electrical test instruments

PLCs & VFDs

MSHA Certification

Education

Electrical trade school

Electrician apprenticeship

Job description

Employee Type: Regular

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Performs job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures, state and federal regulations.
• Performs electrical inspections on all in-service mining equipment and record repairs and findings into federal inspection book.
• Maintains & repairs low, medium, and high voltage electrical circuits.
• Installs/removes power cable from high voltage mining circuits.
• Performs troubleshooting on AC and DC circuits.
• Repairs, maintains, and troubleshoots DC motor and generator circuits on mining equipment.
• Operates mining support equipment.
• Operates the equipment to diagnose problems and to test after repair.
• Operates light vehicles to travel throughout the mine site. Maintains work area in a safe and clean manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills & Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and instructions, and electrical prints and schematics.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code, MSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of basic electrical theory.
• Knowledge of high voltage switchgear and be able to safely operate it.
• Knowledge of basic electrical test instruments.
• Knowledge of PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives.
• Obtain MSHA Electrical Certification becoming a Qualified Person - able to perform electrical work in a mine after 1 year of work experience.

Preferred

• Electrical technical training at a vocational school or an electrician apprenticeship.
• Possess MSHA Electrical Certification or be able to obtain it within the required time.

Analysis of Physical Demands for Postion

• Intermittent: none
• Occasionally (0 - 1/3 of workday): lifting and pulling floor to waist up to 50 pounds (trail cable); lifting waist to eye level up to 50 pounds; bilaterial and unilateral carrying up to 50 pounds; pushing up to 50 pounds; pulling up to 100 pounds; standing; work arms over head; work bent over/stooping; work kneeling; work bent over/sitting; work squatting; work arms over head-supine; climbing stairs; repetitive squatting; walking-uneven; walking-even.
• Frequently (1/3 - 2/3 of workday): speaking (general communications); color vision (color codes, wiring).
• Continually (2/3 - 3/3 of workday): sitting; grasping; bent wrists; vibration; alternating hand movements; equipment/tool handling; arm/elbow movements; head movement/rotation; hearing (troubleshooting, hazards, instructions); seeing (driving, troubleshooting) and depth perception (rotating equipment, electric switchgear).

NOTE: This position requires working rotating shifts, on weekends and holidays, in dusty conditions, in high places and in all weather conditions.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.