Underground Maintenance Electrician - Safety Focused

Wolverine-Fuels; Salina (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health, dental, and 401k

Paid vacation and holidays

Stable employment with advancement

Job summary

Wolverine Fuels in Utah seeks a skilled Maintenance Electrician to support underground coal mining operations. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical systems and equipment, ensuring safety and reliability in a demanding production environment.

The ideal candidate has MSHA Electrical Certification, at least 3 years in industrial/mining electrical maintenance, and experience with PLCs, VFDs, and wiring schematics.

Qualifications

• Must have MSHA Electrical Certification (Surface & Underground) or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial, mining, heavy equipment, or related electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in electrical power distribution, controls, motors, and mining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of MSHA regulations and underground mining electrical requirements preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, communication systems, and automation controls.

Responsibilities

• Safely maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test electrical equipment used in underground coal mining operations.
• Install, maintain, and upgrade electrical systems, controls, and mining equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, control, and communication system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations, electrical codes, company policies, and safe work procedures.
• Conduct and support permissibility inspections and electrical examinations.
• Participate in planning and execution of monthly electrical inspections.
• Assist with annual electrical retraining and development of electrical personnel.
• Observe electrical work activities and provide mentorship to less experienced electricians.
• Develop and implement improved work methods, best practices, and process improvements.
• Evaluate new technologies and equipment enhancements as directed by management.
• Demonstrate creativity and initiative in solving complex electrical and equipment issues.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship while remaining cost conscious and efficient with available resources.
• Follow up on completed electrical work to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Support production and maintenance teams in achieving operational goals while maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Reading schematics

Blueprints

Underground safety

Education

MSHA Electrical Certification (Surface & Underground)

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Automation controls

Job description

Wolverine Fuels in Utah seeks a skilled Maintenance Electrician to support underground coal mining operations. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical systems and equipment, ensuring safety and reliability in a demanding production environment.

The ideal candidate has MSHA Electrical Certification, at least 3 years in industrial/mining electrical maintenance, and experience with PLCs, VFDs, and wiring schematics.