Mine Electrician

Discover a rewarding career opportunity at Kinross in the stunning rural landscapes of Washington State. Recognized for our leadership in low-impact mine development and nationally acclaimed for our reclamation and closure practices. Our team has produced gold from six different deposits in the region since 1990. Currently we are advancing a multi-year pipeline of projects and growing our team to ensure effective delivery and seamless transition into operations.

The Mine Electrician is responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of high voltage (HV) electrical systems that support reliable operations at the Curlew mine. This role ensures the integrity and availability of critical power distribution infrastructure—including transformers, substations, switch gear, and overhead/underground distribution systems, and 480v and 120v systems on the underground mobile fleet. The position plays a key role in system reliability, operational continuity, and the safe execution of electrical work, in alignment with Kinross values, policies, and all MSHA and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in planning, installation, commissioning, and upgrade projects for high voltage electrical systems and distribution infrastructure across the Curlew mine site.
• Install, inspect, maintain, test, and repair high voltage equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, switch gear, substations, and overhead/underground power lines.
• Test, repair, install and maintain 480v and 120v systems on the mobile underground fleet of Development jumbos, bolters, and Production drills.
• Install and maintain the mine’s communications network infrastructure such as Femco mine phones, leaky feeder, and assist with network communications such as fiber optic.
• Conduct high voltage switching operations, isolations/LOTO, grounding procedures, and energization of circuits in accordance with KRO procedures, MSHA requirements, and electrical codes.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve faults in high voltage distribution systems using specialized test equipment, schematics, and technical standards.
• Perform routine thermography, insulation resistance testing, contact resistance testing, relay checks, and other preventive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain readiness of critical HV components and ensure appropriate inventory levels for rapid response to system failures or operational disruptions.
• Support coordination between electrical, maintenance, operations, and engineering teams during outages, shutdowns, and system upgrades.
• Ensure all HV work is performed safely, meeting Kinross Safe Ground expectations and following NFPA 70E, MSHA, NEC, and company electrical standards.
• Document maintenance, inspections, switching activities, testing results, and repair work in the CMMS for compliance, traceability, and long-term reliability tracking.
• Mentor and support lower-level electricians in safe HV work practices, reinforcing a safety-first culture.
• Participate in energy efficiency and cost reduction initiatives related to power distribution reliability and usage.
• Maintain strong housekeeping and ensure all tools, PPE, and equipment are inspected and maintained in proper working conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned