Senior Power Systems Engineer – Mining & Plant Reliability

SSR Mining Inc.; Cripple Creek (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employee share purchase plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term incentive (STI)

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to oversee the design, reliability, and optimization of electrical power systems for mining operations at the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine in Colorado. This critical role requires advanced expertise in high-voltage systems and the ability to manage multi-discipline projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience and a proven track record in leading teams and contractors to ensure production goals while promoting safety and efficiency at the site.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical systems within mining, power generation, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with design and modeling tools like ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, MSHA).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of high-voltage electrical systems.
• Ensure reliability of infrastructure including substations and plant power systems.
• Develop preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.

Skills

Electrical system troubleshooting in live production environments

High-voltage distribution systems and infrastructure

Power system design and analysis

Industrial control systems (PLCs, VFDs, SCADA)

Education

10+ years of experience in electrical systems

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to oversee the design, reliability, and optimization of electrical power systems for mining operations at the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine in Colorado. This critical role requires advanced expertise in high-voltage systems and the ability to manage multi-discipline projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience and a proven track record in leading teams and contractors to ensure production goals while promoting safety and efficiency at the site.