Underground Electrician

Northern Star Pogo Mine; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp facilities including dining and exercise options

Provided bus service to Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok

Accommodation with Wi-Fi and cable TV

Job summary

Northern Star Pogo Mine is seeking an Underground Electrician to install and maintain electrical infrastructure in challenging conditions. The role involves compliance work, maintenance repairs on equipment, and strict adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in mining, a Driver’s License, and should be flexible in adapting to changing procedures. The position requires working 28 days on and 14 days off at a remote site.

Company-provided camp facilities include dining services and accommodation. Apply now to join our team!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in the mining industry.
• High Voltage switching ticket is desirable.
• Be able to pass a background check and post‑offer physical.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain underground electrical infrastructure.
• Perform compliance work to a high standard.
• Liaise with Electrical Supervisor and other stakeholders.

Skills

Current Driver’s License

Minimum 3 years relevant experience in mining

High Voltage switching ticket

Flexibility to adapt

Awareness of MSHA Act & Regulations

Job description

TheUnderground Electrician reports to the Electrical Supervisor, and the primary role is the installation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure within the Operations.

Duties include:

• Complete monthly scheduled compliance work to a high standard.
• Installation of underground electrical reticulation and infrastructure.
• Breakdown and maintenance repairs on underground drilling equipment.
• Installation, maintenance and repairs of underground remote, communication and network systems.
• Maintenance and breakdown repairs of electrical infrastructure, dewatering infrastructure and telemetry are completed to a high standard.
• Liaise closely and maintain effective communication with Electrical Supervisor and other key stakeholders.
• Attend daily pre‑start meeting to ensure effective communication and handovers between crews with regard to electrical maintenance plans, and see that issues are completed in detail.
• Rigorous cost management. Avoid rework and unnecessary use of parts/services.
• Continuously review scheduled jobs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Highlight equipment defects and issues, effectively utilising the electrical management process.
• Carry out and provide input to the development of and follow SWPs/JHAs and World Precision Instrument (WPI), ensuring risks are mitigated, and safety standards are met. Undertake team‑based risk assessments as required.
• Ensure correct history is collected and effectively recorded.
• Ensure correct electrical testing is completed to comply with standards and that all documentation is recorded correctly and in a timely manner.
• Update all registers and drawings on completion of all tasks/installations prior to end of shift.
• Provide input into the annual performance reviews for Electrical Apprentices.
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard IDs, pre‑start checks, pre‑start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications Required

• Current Driver’s License.

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in the mining industry.
• High Voltage switching ticket (desirable).
• High Voltage switching ticket.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Be able to pass a background check and post‑offer physical.

The details

Working a 28 day on, 14 day off rotating schedule up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi‑Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi‑Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.