Mine Electrician

Turner Mining Group; Idaho; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is seeking an Electrician to support electrical maintenance across mine site operations in Idaho. This field-based role covers mobile equipment, fixed processing infrastructure, and facilities, requiring strong safety discipline and adherence to MSHA and NEC electrical standards.

You will diagnose faults, perform PM work, and coordinate with OEM teams to minimize downtime. Ideal candidates have Idaho journeyman licensing and at least 5 years of journey-level electrical

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license in Idaho required.
• 5+ years of journey-level electrical experience; mining/industrial experience preferred.
• Experience with high-voltage systems (480V–4160V).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults on large mobile mining equipment.
• Service OEM electrical systems and PLCs on rolling stock.
• Perform pre-operational electrical inspections and PM work.
• Coordinate with OEM field teams for complex repairs.
• Perform wiring, conduit installation, and panel builds on site buildings.
• Maintain site power distribution and electrical systems; support safety compliance.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Collaboration

Tools

VFDs

MCCs

Power quality analyzers

Digital multimeters

Job description

Electrician

Reports to Site Maintenance Superintendent

Reporting to the Site Equipment Superintendent, the Electrician performs electrical work across Turner Mining Group’s mine site operations. This role supports the safe and productive operation of large mobile mining equipment, fixed processing and material handling infrastructure, and site buildings by executing planned and corrective electrical maintenance with skill, discipline, and strict adherence to safety standards.

The Electrician works across rolling stock, processing equipment, and facility systems including shovels, haul trucks, and auxiliary vehicles; crushers, screeners, conveyors, tipples, and stackers; and site buildings and electrical distribution infrastructure. This role requires both mobile equipment electrical expertise and the ability to work safely on fixed plant high-voltage systems.

This role is a field-based position operating in an active surface mining environment and requires full compliance with MSHA regulations, site safety programs, and Turner Mining Group’s standards of operational excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

Mobile Equipment Electrical

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical faults on large mobile mining equipment including hydraulic shovels, haul trucks, motor graders, dozers, water trucks, and auxiliary support vehicles.
• Service and maintain OEM-specific electrical systems including motor control circuits, on-board diagnostics, and PLC-controlled systems on large rolling stock.
• Perform pre-operational electrical inspections and support scheduled PM work on rolling stock per OEM and site maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate with OEM field service teams and technical support on complex electrical repairs requiring specialized tooling or engineering input.
• Respond to mobile equipment electrical breakdowns during active operations with urgency, minimizing downtime impact to production.

Fixed Plant & Processing Infrastructure

• Maintain and repair electrical systems on material processing and handling equipment including crushers, screeners, conveyors, tipples, and stackers.
• Service variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control centers (MCCs), soft starters, control panels, and instrumentation on fixed processing equipment.
• Perform and document planned electrical PM work on fixed plant equipment per site maintenance schedules.
• Execute high-voltage switching operations per approved switch orders and procedures, including work on medium-voltage distribution systems (480V–4160V).
• Support commissioning, decommissioning, and relocation of electrical equipment as site operations evolve.

Facilities & Power Distribution

• Perform wiring, conduit installation, panel builds, and motor terminations on site buildings in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70) and applicable Idaho state codes.
• Maintain site power distribution infrastructure including substations, switchgear, transformers, overhead and underground distribution lines, and site lighting.
• Inspect, test, and maintain facility electrical systems including HVAC electrical components, pumps, lighting circuits, and emergency power systems.
• Support permit applications and inspections for new electrical construction as required by Idaho Division of Building Safety (IDBS) regulations.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Perform all electrical work in full compliance with MSHA regulations (30 CFR Part 56/57), applicable NEC standards, and Idaho state electrical codes.
• Execute lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures on all equipment prior to maintenance activity, without exception.
• Participate in pre-task planning, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and safety briefings for all electrical work assignments.
• Select and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for electrical work including arc flash-rated PPE, voltage-rated gloves, and insulated hand tools per NFPA 70E requirements.

Documentation & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Maintain accurate and timely maintenance records in the site’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), documenting all work performed, parts used, and fault findings.
• Coordinate with equipment operators, mechanics, and the Site Equipment Superintendent on daily work scheduling, breakdown prioritization, and parts procurement.
• Provide technical input to reliability and planning teams on component life cycles, recurring failure modes, and recommended maintenance interval adjustments.

Documentation & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Other tasks as required.

The Ideal Candidate:

Licenses & Certifications

• Idaho Journeyman Electrician License issued by the Idaho Division of Building Safety (IDBS)
• MSHA Part 48 New Miner Training (surface mining) (covered and provided by Turner Mining Group).
• NFPA 70E (Arc Flash Safety) awareness training required; formal certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Knowledge

• 5 or more years of journey-level electrical experience, with at least 2 years in mining, heavy industrial, or heavy construction environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70), MSHA 30 CFR Part 56 (surface) or Part 57 (underground) electrical standards, and Idaho Title 54 Chapter 10 electrical licensing requirements.
• Experience with medium-voltage systems (480V–4160V), motor control centers, VFDs, soft starters, and high-voltage switching procedures.
• Familiarity with OEM electrical systems on large mining equipment preferred (CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, P&H/Joy Global, or similar).
• Proficiency with diagnostic instruments including digital multimeters, megohmmeters, clamp meters, and power quality analyzers.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, ladder logic, and OEM wiring diagrams.

Key Competencies / Skills

• Strong fault diagnosis and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work systematically through complex electrical problems under time pressure in an active mining environment.
• Safety-first mindset with demonstrated discipline in LOTOTO, arc flash, and electrical safe work practices.
• Comfortable working in rugged outdoor environments in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined or restricted spaces.
• Mechanically adaptable and comfortable collaborating with diesel mechanics, operators, and engineers in a cross-functional maintenance team.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and accountable, with a commitment to accurate recordkeeping and Turner Mining Group’s operational and safety standards.
• Collaborative and dependable, with the flexibility to support multiple equipment types and site needs as directed by the Site Equipment Superintendent.