Electrician

Mississippi Lignite Mining Company; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Lignite Mining Company is seeking a Regular full-time Electrician dedicated to safe, reliable mine electrical systems. You will perform inspections, maintain low to high voltage circuits, and install/remove high voltage power cables across mine sites.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting AC/DC circuits, repairing motors and generators, recording findings, and adhering to MSHA and NEC regulations. Rotating shifts, weekend work, and dusty conditions are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical manuals, instructions, and schematics.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and MSHA regulations.
• Will obtain MSHA Electrical Certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical inspections on all in-service mining equipment.
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot low, medium, and high voltage circuits.
• Install/remove power cables from high voltage circuits.
• Troubleshoot AC and DC circuits and diagnose faults.
• Repair motors, generators, and related electrical components on mining equipment.
• Operate mining support equipment and maintain a safe work area.

Skills

Electrical theory

NEC knowledge

MSHA regulations

High voltage switchgear

PLC & VFDs

Electrical testing

Education

MSHA Electrical Certification

Electrical vocational training or apprenticeship

Job description

CURRENT EMPLOYEES - This career site is for external applicants only.Employee Type: RegularPerform all aspects of electrical maintenance and other duties as assigned.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 andrecord 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 onmining 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 workarea in a safe and clean manner.· Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications/Skills & Competencies:Required· Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and instructions, andelectrical 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 – ableto perform electrical work in a mine after 1 year of work experience.Preferred· Electrical technical training at a vocational school or an electricianapprenticeship.· Possess MSHA Electrical Certification or be able to obtain it within therequired 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.