Mining HV Electrician - FIFO, Per Diem & Flights

Madergroup; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Flights

Accommodation

Service truck

Referral bonuses up to $3,000

Job summary

Madergroup is seeking a qualified high‑voltage technician to work across multiple mine sites in the United States. You’ll diagnose, repair, and service heavy mobile equipment and HV systems on surface and underground assets.

Expect FIFO rotations (2/1, 2/2, or 7/7) with per diem, flights, accommodation, and meals provided. You’ll work on Sandvik, CAT, Epiroc, Hitachi, and Komatsu equipment and uphold strict LOTO safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of high-voltage experience on mining equipment (UG or surface).
• Strong experience with Sandvik equipment (jumbos, bolters, trucks highly preferred).
• Ability to work FIFO across the U.S. on a 2/1, 2/2, or 7/7 rotation.
• Solid troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in high-pressure environments.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• MSHA Electrical Certification preferred.
• Experience with automation systems or autonomous mining equipment preferred.
• Exposure to large-scale mining projects or commissioning work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair high-voltage systems on heavy mobile equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical breakdowns in the field and in-pit.
• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled servicing on OEM equipment (surface & underground).
• Service and repair electric haul trucks and support equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair transformers, switchgear, motors, and HV cabling.
• Conduct 24V and HV diagnostics, testing, and component replacement.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and control circuits.
• Work across OEMs including Sandvik, CAT, Epiroc, Hitachi, Komatsu.
• Support operations by reducing downtime and keeping machines moving.
• Apply strong electrical safety standards (LOTO, arc flash, PPE).

Skills

High-voltage experience

Sandvik equipment experience

FIFO availability

Troubleshooting

Driver's license

Automation experience

Mining project exposure

MSHA electrical cert (preferred)

Job description

Per Diem + Paid Flights + Accommodation
2/1, 2/2 or 7/7 Rotations Available

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be hands-on, working across a variety of mine sites and equipment, including:

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair high-voltage systems on heavy mobile equipment
• Troubleshoot and respond to electrical breakdowns in the field and in-pit
• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled servicing on OEM equipment (surface & underground)Service and repair electric haul trucks and support equipment
• Install, maintain, and repair transformers, switchgear, motors, and HV cabling
• Conduct 24V and HV diagnostics, testing, and component replacement
• Use testing tools like multimeters, insulation testers, and earth testers
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and control circuits
• Work across major OEMs including Sandvik, CAT, Epiroc, Hitachi, Komatsu
• Support operations by reducing downtime and keeping machines moving
• Apply strong electrical safety standards (LOTO, arc flash, PPE)

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of high-voltage experience on mining equipment (UG or surface)
• Strong experience with Sandvik equipment (jumbos, bolters, trucks highly preferred)
• Ability to work FIFO across the U.S. on a 2/1, 2/2, or 7/7 rotation
• Solid troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in high-pressure environments
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment requirements
• Experience with automation systems or autonomous mining equipment preferred
• Exposure to large-scale mining projects or commissioning workpreferred
• MSHA Electrical Certification preferred

What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay plus per diem every day you are away from home
• Flights, accommodation, and meals fully covered every rotation
• Your own service truck — no sharing, fully equipped
• Referral bonuses up to $3,000
• Consistent pay reviews and career progression opportunities
• Work across multiple mine sites and states
• A team culture that actually delivers leadership from people who’ve worked in the field

Advertised: 07 Oct 2026 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Nov 2026 Mountain Standard Time