Industrial Electrician

Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap leach. Kinross began operating the mine in 2003, and it has since become a continuous improvement leader in the Company’s portfolio. Round Mountain poured its 15 millionth ounce in 2018.

Round Mountain and the nearby Bald Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

The Round Mountain mine is an important contributor to the Nye County economy and, working with local stakeholders, has helped achieve significant improvements in healthcare and education in the area.

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, the incumbent performs electrical repairs, installations, inspections and preventive maintenance of electrical lines, machinery and equipment on the mine site while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair AC/DC drive systems, AC/DC motors, electrical shovel, electrical power distribution, protection systems, metering, PLCs, and lighting systems.
• Computer manuals – Create and research existing work orders in JDE, read, comprehend, and interpret instrumentation data sheets, schematics, P&IDs, blueprints, and instructional guides. Demonstrate basic knowledge of computers and the ability to load and run equipment‑specific software. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Use JDE to procure parts from the warehouse and review and enter equipment history.
• Construction and code – Read, comprehend, and interpret the National Electric Code and install and maintain according to this guideline. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of installation and design of electrical equipment circuits up to 15 kV. Possess basic construction skills and basic conduit fitting and layout skills (run, rise, offset, laterals, and saddles).
• Troubleshooting and repair – Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including basic wiring, circuit installation, cables and switch gear up to 15 kV. Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and install lighting fixtures, welders, grinders, and power tools. Possess basic knowledge of control systems. Troubleshoot and repair field instruments and devices.
• Programmable logic controllers – Demonstrate general knowledge and theory of operation for a PLC. Demonstrate basic troubleshooting and repair of PLC and associated auxiliary components. Identify components of a PLC and their function. Navigate ladder logic and identify faults. Demonstrate general knowledge of DCS and auxiliary components.
• Variable frequency drives – Demonstrate general knowledge and theory of a VFD. Troubleshoot and repair VFD and demonstrate knowledge of associated components. Identify components of a VFD and their function. Navigate the programming screen and identify faults.
• Motors – Possess basic motor knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, inspect and install electric motors. Demonstrate general knowledge of motor control starters and associated components.
• Instrumentation and process control – Demonstrate general knowledge of flow, pressure, temperature, level, pH, and devices. Demonstrate general knowledge of control loops – automatic, manual, and cascade. Effectively troubleshoot and repair process instruments. Demonstrate general knowledge of process circuits and their interaction with the process control instruments. Demonstrate general knowledge of control valves. Maintain accurate documentation and effective communication for installations, calibrations, and modifications of instruments.
• Moving, hauling, and lifting equipment as required by the repair or maintenance being performed.
• Learn to order parts, specify certain parts when ordering, and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Train for higher levels of responsibility.
• Responsible to manage the RMGC Environmental Health and Safety Management system in his/her areas of responsibility.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meets or exceeds…