Mining Electrician: PLCs, Troubleshooting & Safety

North American Coal; New Mexico; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Coal seeks an on-site Electrical Maintenance Technician to safely perform surface coal mine electrical maintenance and construction. The role requires repairing and inspecting mine electrical systems and equipment, working with various voltages, and adhering to MSHA and environmental regulations.

Candidate must have an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology or related field, with MSHA electrical certification or ability to obtain within a year.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of AC and DC circuits, electrical controls and PLCs.
• Ability to troubleshoot with an understanding of electrical circuit schematics.

Responsibilities

• Repairs electrical mining equipment and facilities.
• Performs electrical inspections on mine equipment and facilities.
• Works with different voltages in electrical systems.
• Performs job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures and State and Federal environmental regulations.
• Assist other maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Operate personnel lifts, forklifts, loaders, and other equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

AC/DC circuits

Electrical controls

PLCs

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology

Instrumentation Technology

Electronics

MSHA electrical certification

Job description

North American Coal seeks an on-site Electrical Maintenance Technician to safely perform surface coal mine electrical maintenance and construction. The role requires repairing and inspecting mine electrical systems and equipment, working with various voltages, and adhering to MSHA and environmental regulations.

Candidate must have an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology or related field, with MSHA electrical certification or ability to obtain within a year.