Mine Electrician Journeyman – Underground & HV

Hecla Mining Company; Mullan (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hecla Mining Company is seeking a Mine Electrician to perform electrical repairs, installations, inspections and preventive maintenance of electrical lines, machinery and equipment throughout the Lucky Friday mine, both on the surface and underground.

The role requires a High School diploma and a Journeyman Electrician license (Idaho or reciprocal), with preference for prior mining experience and familiarity with high/medium/low voltage power distribution systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Electrician license in Idaho or reciprocal state, or ability to pass Idaho licensing test.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repairs to ensure continuous operation of machinery and equipment.
• Install and commission high voltage underground/surface transformers, splices, boxes, switches.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrument and electrical equipment underground, in the Concentrator, and on the surface.
• Develop and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Work with electrical schematics and order materials; maintain logs and maintenance reports.
• Test repaired equipment and access equipment information via electronic devices.

Skills

Problem solving

Oral communication

Written communication

Planning/organizing

Safety and security

Dependability

Adaptability

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Journeyman Electrician license (Idaho or reciprocal)

Job description

Hecla Mining Company is seeking a Mine Electrician to perform electrical repairs, installations, inspections and preventive maintenance of electrical lines, machinery and equipment throughout the Lucky Friday mine, both on the surface and underground.

The role requires a High School diploma and a Journeyman Electrician license (Idaho or reciprocal), with preference for prior mining experience and familiarity with high/medium/low voltage power distribution systems.