Electrician

North American Coal; New Mexico; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Coal seeks an on-site Electrical Maintenance Technician to safely perform surface coal mine electrical maintenance and construction. The role requires repairing and inspecting mine electrical systems and equipment, working with various voltages, and adhering to MSHA and environmental regulations.

Candidate must have an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology or related field, with MSHA electrical certification or ability to obtain within a year.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of AC and DC circuits, electrical controls and PLCs.
• Ability to troubleshoot with an understanding of electrical circuit schematics.

Responsibilities

• Repairs electrical mining equipment and facilities.
• Performs electrical inspections on mine equipment and facilities.
• Works with different voltages in electrical systems.
• Performs job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures and State and Federal environmental regulations.
• Assist other maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Operate personnel lifts, forklifts, loaders, and other equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

AC/DC circuits

Electrical controls

PLCs

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology

Instrumentation Technology

Electronics

MSHA electrical certification

Job description

Employee Type: Regular

Safely perform surface coal mine electrical maintenance and construction.

Job Description

Essential Duties

• Repairs electrical mining equipment and facilities.
• Performs electrical inspections on mine equipment and facilities.
• Works with different voltages in electrical systems.
• Performs job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures and State and Federal environmental regulations.

Other Duties

• Assist other maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Operate personnel lifts, forklifts, loaders, and other equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of AC and DC circuits, electrical controls and PLCs.
• Ability to troubleshoot with an understanding of electrical circuit schematics.

Education, Training and Experience

• An Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics, or 2 or more years of experience is required.
• Must hold MSHA electrical certification (green card), or have experience and knowledge to obtain certification in 1 year.

Analysis of Physical Demands for Position

• Intermittent: None.
• Occasionally (0-1/3 of workday): lift up to 30 pounds, lift and carry up to 35 pounds; push/pull 20-70 pounds; hand grip 20 pounds with both hands; hand grip up to 60 pounds with preferred hand; sitting up to 4 hours; standing/walking up to 200’; bending, squatting or kneeling to ground level; reaching overhead with both arms; crawling up to 20’, maintaining sustained elevated position with both hands; reaching up to 72” grab bar, climbing up to 30” suspended step then up to 5”, 12” to 16” steps; climb up to 33 steps.
• Frequently (1/3 – 2/3 of workday): hand coordination to operate machines and manipulate equipment and tools.
• Continually (2/3-3/3 of workday): None.

NOTE: Must work rotating shifts. Employees must be able to safely operate company vehicles/equipment as required. Employees must be able to work while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety footwear, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection.

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.