Underground Electrician
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Oceana Gold is aglobal intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience.
We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and aglobal workforce of ~ 5 , 400 employees and contractors.
Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be atrusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value.
We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. Oceana Gold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE:OGC).
Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84 % of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make atrue impact!
Job DescriptionThe Underground Electrician aims to repair and maintain associated surface fixed equipment and underground infrastructure equipment.
1 . Daily Tasks- Install, maintain, inspect, and repair underground electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, communication, and control systems
- Troubleshoot electrical faults on fixed plant and mobile mining equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance and inspections to minimize downtime and improve reliability
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and manuals
- Install and maintain substations, switch gear, transformers, VFDs, and motor control systems
- Safely work on low, medium, and high-voltage systems in accordance with site procedures and legislation
- Conduct lockout/tagout (LOTO), grounding, and testing procedures
- Identify electrical hazards and participate in risk assessments and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
- Accurately complete work orders, inspection reports, and maintenance records
- Respond to breakdowns and emergency repairs as required
- Follow all MSHA/OSHA regulations, site safety policies, and electrical codes
- Maintain astrong focus on personal safety, coworker safety, and equipmentprotection
- Work closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to support production goals
- Participate in safety meetings, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
- On-the-job experience and vocational training
- Must adhere to the Oceana Gold Code of Conduct
- Minimum 10 years of experience as an electrician, preferably in underground mining or heavy industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of underground mining electrical systems and regulations
- Experience with medium-voltage systems, PLCs, VFDs, and mining mobile equipment preferred
- Ability to work in confined spaces and physically demanding underground conditions
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Electrical diagnostics and faultfinding
- Ability to work independently and as part of ateam
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Mechanical aptitude and attention todetail
- Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
Competencies:
- CPR, AED, and Live Voltage Rescue ( 2 hours)
- Low Voltage Worker Training ( 8 hours)
- High Voltage Worker Training ( 8 hours) – required for electricians working on systems greater than 1 , 000 volts
- Low Voltage Induction ( 3 hours)
- High Voltage Induction ( 3 hours) – required for electricians working on systems greater than 1 , 000 volts
- NEC Awareness Online Training ( 10 hours)
- HGM Authorized Isolator Training
Hiring Requirement:
These certifications are not required at the time ofhire.
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