Mining Electrician: High-Voltage & PLC Expert

The Union Bank; Hazen (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazen-Mercer County Mining seeks an experienced electrical technician to repair and maintain mining equipment and high voltage systems on site. You will inspect equipment, interpret manuals and schematics, and safely operate high voltage cables in a demanding environment.

The role requires knowledge of NEC, MSHA regulations, and PLCs/VFDs, with an associate degree or equivalent experience. Applicants should be able to work outdoors in all weather and comply with PPE standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical manuals, prints and schematics.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and MSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of high voltage switchgear and safe operation.
• Knowledge of PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives.

Responsibilities

• Repairs electrical mining equipment and facilities.
• Perform electrical inspections on mine equipment and record repairs and findings.
• Read and understand parts books and manuals and use basic electrical test instruments.
• Maintain and repair low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems safely.
• Connect, disconnect, and switch high voltage power cables.
• Install/remove power cables from high voltage mining circuits.
• Troubleshoot AC and DC circuits.
• Operate equipment to diagnose problems and test after repair.

Skills

Electrical theory

High voltage safety

Electrical test instruments

PLCs & VFDs

Manuals & schematics

NEC knowledge

MSHA regulations

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

MSHA Green Card preferred

Job description

Hazen-Mercer County Mining seeks an experienced electrical technician to repair and maintain mining equipment and high voltage systems on site. You will inspect equipment, interpret manuals and schematics, and safely operate high voltage cables in a demanding environment.

The role requires knowledge of NEC, MSHA regulations, and PLCs/VFDs, with an associate degree or equivalent experience. Applicants should be able to work outdoors in all weather and comply with PPE standards.