Underground Electrician

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world’s largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has new exciting opportunities for an Underground Electrician at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. Working a FIFO rotation of 14-shifts on and 14-shifts off.

Reporting to the Electrical Superintendent or designate, the incumbent Underground Electrician is responsible for providing electrical support and expertise to all areas of the underground and surface equipment in a safe and efficient manner to avoid injury to themselves or others, or damage to the equipment, other property or to the environment. Using technical and practical knowledge, this position will follow instructions, utilize manuals, and adhere to the BC electrical code, health and safety standards.

• Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
• Major involvement in the installation and maintenance of the underground HV supply, dewatering, ventilation and services systems
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Maintain, repair, install and test substations, switch gear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems, automation related systems and other related devices
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• General repairs and re-builds of Flygt sump pumps and small pumping stations
• May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices
• Document reports detailing work performed, problems diagnosed, pre & post checks and all other required shift paperwork
• Maintain and demonstrate a professional and courteous relationship with employees, subcontractors, the client and all other personnel
• Practice good general housekeeping in the work area and equipment
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience required
• Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas
• Provide your own basic hand tools as needed, most tools are provided
• Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
• Preferred; 3-5 years of experience working underground as an Underground Electrician in the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in underground mining operations
• Preferred;
  Red Seal Journeyman Electrician certification consideration will be given to 4th year apprentices
• Preferred;
  Sandvik development drill maintenance experience
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and BC Electrical Code
• Understanding of PLC control systems, an asset
• Experience with high voltage power distribution systems, 13.8
  
  Kv, 600V motor control centers and variable frequency drives, an asset
• The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential
• Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions
• Read and understand manuals, schematics, diagrams and blueprints
• Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure…