Underground Field Electrician

Swick Mining Services; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Swick Drilling North America is seeking a certified electrician to safely diagnose, maintain, and repair underground mobile drill equipment and light vehicles. You will apply electrical theory to troubleshoot, read schematics, and interpret data sheets to support electrical trade on site.

The Field Electrical will assist with timely maintenance on surface and underground equipment to maximize quality and efficiency, and help train operations personnel in diagnostic techniques.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of mining or heavy industrial experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings.
• Hydraulic and mechanical aptitude.
• Advanced hydraulic schematic diagnostic ability.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting and fault-finding on underground equipment, including high voltage and control circuitry.
• Participate in ordering and maintenance of relevant parts/stock.
• Develop, train and supervise more junior Maintenance team members in a technical capacity.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and reporting of all relevant safety hazards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Team leadership

Diagnostic skills

Heavy industry experience

Job description

Swick Drilling North America is looking for a highly skilled certified electrician to safely perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair of underground mobile drill equipment and light vehicles. Must have the ability to understand and apply electrical theory in troubleshooting, demonstrate ability to apply math skills and comprehend, and interpret technical data sheets, schematics, blueprints, and instructional guides to the electrical trade.

The Field Electrical will assist with timely maintenance and repair on all surface and underground equipment on site, in order to ensure maximum quality and efficiencies are obtained.

Additionally, they will assist with training and implementation of specific diagnostic knowledge to operations and other personnel.

**This position qualifies for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus**

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting and fault-finding on underground equipment, including high voltage and control circuitry, to ensure safe, optimum operation is sustained
• Participate in ordering and maintenance of relevant parts/stock
• Develop, train and supervise more junior Maintenance team members, in a technical capacity
• Ensure compliance with regulations and reporting of all relevant safety hazards

The Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong initiative, high attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team. You will be required to meet the following criteria:

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years previous experience in the mining industry/heavy industrial sector
• Current Driver's License
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings
• Hydraulic and Mechanical aptitude
• Advanced hydraulic schematic diagnostic ability