Electrician

North American Coal; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Coal is seeking an experienced Electrician for mining operations. You will perform electrical maintenance on in-service equipment, inspect circuits, and ensure compliance with NFPA/MSHA standards.

This role requires reading electrical schematics, working with high voltage gear, and adapting to rotating shifts in dusty mine environments. You will be expected to troubleshoot AC/DC systems and support the equipment fleet across the site.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, schematics.
• Knowledge of NEC and MSHA regulations required.
• Understanding of basic electrical theory essential.
• Experience with high voltage switchgear.
• Familiarity with PLCs and VFDs.
• MSHA Electrical Certification or ability to obtain within required time.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance on mining equipment and record repairs.
• Inspect electrical systems and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain and repair low-, medium-, and high-voltage circuits.
• Install/remove high voltage cables and test after repairs.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC circuits and motor/generator circuits.
• Operate mining support equipment and travel across the site.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.

Skills

Electrical theory

National Electric Code

MSHA regulations

PLCs & VFDs

Electrical prints & schematics

High voltage safety

Electrical testing tools

Troubleshooting AC/DC

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

MSHA Electrical Certification

Tools

Multimeter

Insulation resistance tester

Job description

Job Description:

Perform all aspects of electrical maintenance and other duties as assigned.

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:

Required

• 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.

Employee Type: Regular