Underground Electrician — Growth & Safe-Work Focus

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 79,901,000 - 108,830,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, andVISION

401k retirement plan with employer and

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Employer match share purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Electrician I for the Underground Maintenance department. The role supports a collaborative, safety‑driven mining team in Elko, performing electrical troubleshooting, installation, and repair across the underground operation.

You will work with multiple crews, follow procedures, and contribute to keeping equipment powered and productive. The position offers ongoing training and the opportunity to grow in PLCs, motors, and power distribution knowledge within a

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting and Repair - Ability to understand and apply electrical theory in troubleshooting, demonstrate ability to apply math skills to the electrical trade.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member.
• Works effectively with other crews and departments.
• Employee consistently follows all safety and company policies and procedures.
• Proficiently operates two types of support equipment.
• Maintains the ability to follow directions & to complete quality work.
• Employee maintains a high level of productivity and demonstrates ability to learn.
• Offers constructive solutions to problems and issues.
• Computer / Manuals - Create & research existing work orders in Ellipse, Opening and inserting job completion comments on work orders in Ellipse, Read, comprehend, and interpret technical data sheets, schematics, blue prints and instructional guides.
• Troubleshooting and Repair - Ability to understand and apply electrical theory in troubleshooting, demonstrate ability to apply math skills to the electrical trade.
• Programmable logic Controllers - Explain theory of operation of a PLC.
• Motors - Possesses basic motor knowledge to trouble shoot, repair, inspect and install electric motors, Perform basic motor alignment.
• Construction and Code - Read, comprehend, and interpret the National Electric Code select construction material, and install according to its guideline, Ability to install electrical systems including basic wiring, circuit installation, cables and switch gear up to 4160 volts, Demonstrate construction skills.
• Splicing - Make 4160 volt splice and terminate high voltage with supervision in a timely and workman like manner.
• Hoisting and Control - Explain operation of power feeds for hoists, Explain operation of Avtron drive control units, Explain operation of PLC control boxes, Explain operation of hoist control cubicles, Explain operation of hoist brake control panels, Explain operation of shaft control boxes, Explain operation of Tiley H.M.I. control desk, Explain operation of pneumatic brake system, Explain operation of digital hoist supervision cubicles, Explain shaft communications (Bells), Explain MSHA regulations for hoisting, Explain hoisting safeties, Document in log book.
• Power Distribution - Demonstrate knowledge of transformers and AC circuits, Demonstrate knowledge of electrical protective devices, Demonstrate understanding of power feed circuits to and from substation to all transformers, motor control centers, starters and motors, Ability to maintain power distribution systems, Ability to set up over current and short circuit protection devices.
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Electrician I for the Underground Maintenance department. The role supports a collaborative, safety‑driven mining team in Elko, performing electrical troubleshooting, installation, and repair across the underground operation.

You will work with multiple crews, follow procedures, and contribute to keeping equipment powered and productive. The position offers ongoing training and the opportunity to grow in PLCs, motors, and power distribution knowledge within a