Electrician

Mississippi Lignite Mining Company; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Lignite Mining Company is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to perform electrical inspections and maintain high- and low-voltage systems at our mining sites. The role requires knowledge of NEC, MSHA regulations, PLCs, and VFDs, with certification to become a Qualified Person.

The position involves shifts, site travel within the mine, and adherence to safety procedures to ensure reliable and safe operation of mining equipment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Read schematics

NEC knowledge

Electrical theory

High voltage safety

Electrical test instruments

PLCs and VFDs

MSHA Electrical Certification

Education

Electrical technical training or electrician apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical test tools

Job description

Job Description

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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; bilateral 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.

We’re fortunate to have some of the most talented and experienced professionals in the coal mining industry on our team. We trust and empower our people to always do the right thing, look out for one another, and draw on their collective expertise to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for every customer.