Underground Electrical Tech – Mining Maintenance
Foresight Energy
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Job summary
Foresight Energy in Illinois is seeking a maintenance technician with underground mining experience. Responsibilities include mechanical, electrical, hydraulic troubleshooting, and operating face equipment to keep mining cycles running smoothly.
Candidates should have MSHA Electrical Certification and the Illinois Electrical Certificate. The role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for bonuses based on safety and performance metrics.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of underground experience.
- MSHA Certified Electrical Card holder & Illinois Electrical Certificate.
Responsibilities
- Review and understand permissibility requirements.
- Proper splicing and troubleshooting techniques for underground cables.
- Service all face equipment to fit in mining cycle.
- Read electrical prints for equipment.
- Perform chain and crawler maintenance.
- Proper cribbing and blocking techniques.
- Operate all face equipment.
- Maintain CO monitor and communications.
- Troubleshoot and install leaky feeder and fiber optic cables.
- Fire suppression testing.
- Downshift or change major components on all equipment.
- Fix sensors on shield electrics and troubleshoot electrics.
Skills
Education
Job description
Foresight Energy in Illinois is seeking a maintenance technician with underground mining experience. Responsibilities include mechanical, electrical, hydraulic troubleshooting, and operating face equipment to keep mining cycles running smoothly.
Candidates should have MSHA Electrical Certification and the Illinois Electrical Certificate. The role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for bonuses based on safety and performance metrics.
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