Mining Electrician: High-Voltage, PLCs & MSHA Cert

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

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.