Open Pit Electrician - Heavy Machinery Specialist

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plan

401k with employer contribution

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Employer match share purchase program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Electrician to join the Open Pit Maintenance Team. You will maintain and repair electrical systems on large mining shovels and haul trucks, as well as HV switchgear and cables. The role supports safe operations and requires hands-on electrical expertise within an open-pit mining environment.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities to grow within a dynamic, high-performing team committed to safe, sustainable mining operations in Nevada.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years electrical experience in an open pit mining environment preferred.
• Industrial electrical experience preferred.
• Experience with programmable logic controls (PLC) SL504, motor controls circuits, high-voltage cable repairs preferred.
• Experience with maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems on P&H 2800XPA/B & 4100 XPB/C shovels, 685E and 930E electric haul trucks preferred.
• Ability to read electrical blueprints and utilize test equipment preferred.
• Ability to utilize basic hand tools required.
• MSHA electrical cards preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management required.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capability to multi-task, self-manage and self-motivate.
• Demonstrates good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems on P&H 2800XPA/B and 4100 XPB/C electric shovels, 930E and 685 Komatsu Haul Trucks, HV Switchgear, and HV cable repairs
• Miscellaneous electrical duties
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical experience

Industrial electrical experience

PLC SL504

Motor control circuits

High-voltage cable repairs

Blueprints reading

Hand tools

MSHA electrical cards

Communication

Attendance & performance

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Electrician to join the Open Pit Maintenance Team. You will maintain and repair electrical systems on large mining shovels and haul trucks, as well as HV switchgear and cables. The role supports safe operations and requires hands-on electrical expertise within an open-pit mining environment.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities to grow within a dynamic, high-performing team committed to safe, sustainable mining operations in Nevada.