Job Description
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? Expand your skills and discover your potential with Redpath Canada Limited.
At Redpath, we know that our people are our most important resource.
Become a member of this winning team where safety is first, last and always.
Redpath Canada Limited is currently seeking candidates who have extensive experience as an underground Lead Electrician
Project: Great Bear
Location: Red Lake, ON - Canada
Rotation: 14 days on 14 days off
Shift Length: 12 hours workers
Salary Range: $126,000 - $176,000/annum, range is variable and dependent on overtime worked and production bonus paid
Allowance: Will be provided based on location
Travel: Will be provided based on location
Benefits: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision care, life insurance, pension and employee assistance program
Pre-employment requirement: Drug Test and Criminal background check
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Superintendent, the primary role of the lead electrician is to install, wire, maintain & perform preventive maintenance and repairs to electric equipment in surface and underground areas. The incumbent will also be required to work with PLC and communication systems. This includes mobile equipment, generators, compressors, drills, small tools and miscellaneous equipment of a similar nature. The incumbent will provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced electricians. The role will coordinate activities closely with the Mine Development team.
- Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
- Must be capable of reading & understanding electrical drawings
- Must have direct experience installing and maintaining:
- Troubleshoot and repair ventilation fans and mine pumps
- Electric/hydraulic mining equipment
- Phone and mine communication systems
- PLC and other advanced or automation systems
- High Voltage (600 V to 15,000 V) and Low Voltage Power and control systems
- Underground sub-stations
- Fabricate electrical panels and other necessary
- Perform safely and timely emergency repairs to equipment
- Must have skills to help train new employees and apprentices
- Must be able to communicate written and verbal instructions to subordinates
- The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive
Health and Safety:
- Follow Company and Client health and safety standards and report all unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor
- Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
- Work in accordance with local legislation
- Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives
- Electrical trades certificate of competence for Industrial or Construction and Maintenance (required)
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in an underground mining environment
- Ontario Hard Rock Underground Service Type Common Core (or other provincial equivalent) (preferred)
- Ability to multi task and work safely and effectively
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
- Ability to recognize and resolve problems as required
- Ability to adapt to a varying work environment often requiring the employee to develop new and innovative work methods
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong organizational skills
Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.