Underground Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor

OceanaGold Corporation; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Benefits package

Near Charlotte SC

Values recognition

Snack shop

Training & development

Safety & teamwork

EAP access

Job summary

OceanaGold is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation - Supervisor at Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina. You will supervise entry and journey-level E&I technicians, oversee complex installations, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards to maintain underground infrastructure.

The role requires extensive mining electrical experience, supervisory skills, and the ability to read schematics and control systems.

Qualifications

• Five years of mining electrical experience, underground preferred.
• Advanced PLC programming theory for testing, troubleshooting, and repairs of PLC components and data highway systems.
• Principles and practices of electricity, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanics as applied to underground mining equipment and instruments.
• Instrumentation calibration concepts and procedures.
• Technical proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and specifications.
• Supervisory and training experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mid-level computer operation skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, database programs, and SCADA operation.
• Commitment to workplace safety and health compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise entry and journey-level E&I technicians and lead workers in maintenance and installation of electrical and instrumentation apparatus.
• Perform complex electrical and instrumentation/control installation, repair, and troubleshooting for underground infrastructure.
• Oversee troubleshooting and repair of instrumentation systems, control circuits, process loops, PIDs, and associated equipment.
• Supervise inspection and testing of power distribution, transformers, circuit breakers, meters, and instrumentation equipment.
• Direct installations, repairs, modifications, calibration, and preventative maintenance on digital, analogue, and programmable equipment.
• Monitor contractor work on electrical and electronic apparatus, including repair, replacement, installation, and testing.
• Read, interpret, and direct others regarding electrical and instrumentation plans, specifications, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all programming, testing, updates, and equipment maintenance.
• Estimate labor and materials for electrical installations and repairs.
• Maintain inventory of parts, materials, and supplies.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable electrical codes, approved plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Develop training and evaluation programs for entry and journey-level electrical/instrumentation personnel.
• Respond to emergency situations during off-hours as required.
• Prepare written and verbal reports on maintenance performance indicators and present improvement initiatives to the Maintenance Superintendent.

Skills

Mining electrical experience

PLC programming theory

Electrical & instrumentation basics

Instrumentation calibration

Blueprints & diagrams

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

IT/SCADA basics

Safety compliance

Education

HS + Associate in Electrical/E&I

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Instrumentation

HS + 8 years supervisory/lead

Job description

OceanaGold is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation - Supervisor at Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina. You will supervise entry and journey-level E&I technicians, oversee complex installations, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards to maintain underground infrastructure.

The role requires extensive mining electrical experience, supervisory skills, and the ability to read schematics and control systems.