Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Location: Cripple Creek

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description:

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician is responsible for performing electrical and instrumentation repairs, installations, inspections, and preventative maintenance on electrical systems, machinery, and instrumentation equipment across the site. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and company standards.

Day To Day:

Perform preventative maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems, including low-voltage equipment, and complete accurate maintenance documentation

Safely operate and utilize electrical test equipment (e.g., megger, amp clamp, micro-ohm meter, calibration tools)
Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals; document work orders accurately in maintenance systems

Apply working knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, and process control systems

Install and maintain electrical and instrumentation components in accordance with NEC standards

Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electrical systems and instrumentation (e.g., sensors, thermocouples, RTDs) with supervision

Identify and understand AC/DC motors, including components and configurations

Utilize shop tools and equipment, including conduit bending and threading tools

Perform safe rigging and lifting practices, including operating overhead cranes

Execute all Technician 2 level responsibilities proficiently

Is This You??

High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related field preferred2–5+ years of experience in electrical and/or instrumentation maintenance in an industrial, mining, or power plant environment (level dependent)
Hands-on experience with low-voltage electrical systems ( 600V), motors, and basic power distribution

Experience troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level devices)
Working knowledge of PLC systems and process control concepts preferred

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals

Familiarity with NEC standards and safe electrical installation practices

Experience using electrical testing and calibration equipment (e.g., megger, multimeter, amp clamp)
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude

Working Conditions & Environment:

Role is based at the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine, located in Teller County, Colorado.

The Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine site is located at elevations ranging from approximately 9,400 ft. to 10,600 ft. above sea level. Workers in this position are routinely exposed to conditions at various work sites throughout this range of elevations and must be physically capable of working at this altitude.

Weather conditions can and do change frequently and can become severe lity to work safely in a mining or industrial environment and follow all safety procedures.

Valid driver’s license required; ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.

The summary provided is a basic outline of duties for the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician and is not all-inclusive. This position has multiple levels (which may range from level 1 up to level
4). For applicants…