Mining Electrician: PLCs, VFDs & Motor Systems

Kinross Gold Corporation; Nevada, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation operates the Round Mountain mine in Nevada and seeks an experienced electrical maintenance professional to perform repairs, installations, inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical lines, machinery and equipment at the site. The role requires reading schematics, PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation, with strong safety practices and documentation duties.

You will routinely use JDE for parts procurement, adhere to Kinross values, and coordinate with supervisors to

Qualifications

• Electrical power and electronics fundamentals.
• Strong safety mindset and PPE adherence.
• Ability to complete paperwork for parts orders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems up to 15 kV.
• Read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and blueprints.
• Install, upgrade, and maintain PLCs, VFDs, and motor controls.
• Ensure compliance with National Electric Code and Kinross policies.
• Document equipment history and assist in parts procurement.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Electrical power

Safety awareness

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

PPE compliance

Education

Electrical trade degree or Journeyman

Tools

JDE

Job description

Kinross Gold Corporation operates the Round Mountain mine in Nevada and seeks an experienced electrical maintenance professional to perform repairs, installations, inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical lines, machinery and equipment at the site. The role requires reading schematics, PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation, with strong safety practices and documentation duties.

You will routinely use JDE for parts procurement, adhere to Kinross values, and coordinate with supervisors to