Underground Mine Power Electrician — HV & PLCs

International Minerals Carlsbad, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC. seeks an experienced Mine Power Electrician to repair, maintain, and install underground electrical systems and mining equipment.

You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, program electronic controls, and support underground installations. The role requires strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, digital electronics, and electrical schematics, with 12-hour rotating shifts in an underground mining environment.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of digital electronics and electronic control systems.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code requirements.
• Working knowledge of high-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers and variable frequency drives.
• Ability to read, interpret, and prepare electrical schematics and circuit diagrams.
• Ability to perform cutting, welding, fabrication, and equipment-modification activities.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, maintain, and repair electronically controlled underground mining equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot underground high-voltage power distribution systems.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical problems affecting conveyor belt lines and related equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers and variable frequency drive belt controllers.
• Use multimeters, megohmmeters, and other electrical testing and fault-finding equipment.
• Read, interpret, develop, and update electrical schematics and circuit diagrams.
• Perform electrical installations, repairs, upgrades, and modifications.
• Support the installation and advancement of underground electrical systems and mining equipment.
• Maintain electrical components associated with mobile mining equipment.
• Perform equipment layout, design, fabrication, and modifications to improve existing systems.
• Complete cutting and welding repairs when required.
• Apply proper rigging techniques when lifting or positioning heavy equipment and materials.
• Inspect electrical systems and identify damaged components, unsafe conditions, or potential equipment failures.
• Follow technical instructions and analyze and monitor electrical equipment performance.
• Learn new equipment, control systems, processes, and maintenance procedures.
• Document completed work and communicate equipment conditions or recurring issues to supervisors and coworkers.
• Follow all electrical safety requirements, lockout and tagout procedures, and company safety standards.
• Work rotating shifts, 12-hour schedules, overtime, and callouts as required.
• Perform additional underground electrical and maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Underground electrical

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

High-voltage distribution

Reading schematics

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC. seeks an experienced Mine Power Electrician to repair, maintain, and install underground electrical systems and mining equipment.

You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, program electronic controls, and support underground installations. The role requires strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, digital electronics, and electrical schematics, with 12-hour rotating shifts in an underground mining environment.