Electrical Engineer

Johnson Service Group is looking for an Electrical Engineer with 2-3 years in a similar role, or a relevant Trade/Journeyman’s certificate with a minimum of 3-5 years in a similar role. Experience in mining industry is preferred, including a general knowledge of surface, underground and concentrator operations. This is a Direct Job for a company in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. Salary $120-130K DOE

The Electrical Engineer provides day to day technical and strategic asset management support to maintenance and operations teams across the physical assets of the Mine. Works with the Reliability Engineer on identification of equipment failure root causes and then on the permanent elimination or control of those root causes. Applies engineering concepts to assets and related systems to increase the reliability, maintainability, and availability of those assets and systems.

• Conduct engineering analyses and perform computer related functions such as drawings, spreadsheets, and database compilations.
• Maintain technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills for power distribution and instrumentation systems and components.
• Facilitate on-going maintenance of the power distribution switch gear, motors and their control systems.
• Perform calculations to evaluate power demand and operational duty cycles for site electrical infrastructure
• Based on load calculations and operational/environmental constraints, specify and order equipment for present load and future expansion including, but not limited to, transformers, switch gear, and cable sizing
• Ensure designs adhere to applicable codes and safety standards such as NEC and site requirements and collaborate with technicians and computer programmers to solve emerging issues.
• Understand and monitor site adherence to electrical engineering codes and safety standards
• Manage Engineering Design consultants, including all process design activities associated with capital projects.
• Assist in tendering and awarding engineering design requirements.
• Provide design input to the engineering design consultants to ensure the design meets operating requirements and permitting requirements.
• Ensure the engineering design schedule is managed to meet the construction schedule requirements.
• Provide oversight for the construction and commissioning of all electrical projects and systems.
• E-TAP model management.
• Update one-line drawings and prints.
• Ensure correct operating procedures are followed regarding safety, environmental, and project objectives.
• Ensure all mineral processing project aspects are carried out in a manner that will meet or exceed Hecla values and vision.
• Implement project delivery systems and tools.
• Ensure compliance with all project management systems including document control integrity, contractor management, scope change control, provide oversight during commission, provide oversight for process equipment procurement, maintain project within approved scope, work closely with civil and mechanical capital project management to integrate engineering, design and construction activities and project administration.
• Develop or help develop standards and SOP’s as required by the site.
• Implement Operate for Reliability strategies in all aspects of work.
• Attend meetings as required, including training and department meetings.
• Supervise contract and/or temporary hire employees as required.
• Follow and understand MSHA rules and regulations, environmental rules and regulations, SOP and work area instructions, participates in safety and environmental activities.
• Lead by example by adhering to rules and regulations, and ensuring compliance to rules and regulations of Operations.
• Comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Conduct activities…