Open Pit Electrician - Mining Equipment & Rotating Schedule

Barrick Gold Corporation; Carlin (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines, operated by Barrick Gold Corporation, is seeking an Open Pit Electrician to join the Open Pit Maintenance team in Nevada. You will maintain and repair electrical systems on heavy mining equipment including shovels and haul trucks, HV switchgear and cables, and perform related duties.

The role requires the ability to work a rotating night/day schedule and demonstrates strong electrical troubleshooting, blueprints reading, and tool-use skills.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years electrical experience in an open pit mining environment preferred.
• Industrial electrical experience preferred.
• Experience with PLC SL504, motor controls circuits, high-voltage cable repairs preferred.
• Experience with maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems on P&H 200XPA/B shovels, 685E, and 930E electric haul trucks preferred.
• Ability to read electrical blueprints and utilize test equipment preferred.
• 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 required.
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems on P&H 2800XPA/B and 4100 XPB/C electric shovels, 930E and 830E Komatsu Haul Trucks, 795F and 282 Liebherr haul trucks, HV Switchgear, and HV cable repairs
• Miscellaneous electrical duties
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking and self-motivation

Read electrical blueprints

PLC & high-voltage experience

Basic hand tools

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines, operated by Barrick Gold Corporation, is seeking an Open Pit Electrician to join the Open Pit Maintenance team in Nevada. You will maintain and repair electrical systems on heavy mining equipment including shovels and haul trucks, HV switchgear and cables, and perform related duties.

The role requires the ability to work a rotating night/day schedule and demonstrates strong electrical troubleshooting, blueprints reading, and tool-use skills.