Underground Electrician

My client is seeking an experienced Electrician to work on Underground Electrical Equipment on their mining project in North Yorkshire.

The role of an Underground Electrician is to install, wire, maintain and perform preventative maintenance and repairs to electric equipment, some of which are noted below in all underground areas:

Lighting and electric/hydraulic equipment

Phone systems and all mine communication systems

PLC and other advanced or automation systems

High Voltage and Low Voltage Power and control systems

Fabricate when required electrical panels and other necessary Installation of electrical cables

Installation of electrical apparatus

Time served apprenticeship in Electrical Maintenance / Engineering or a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in the same.

JIB Card

Experience of working on Electrical Systems in a mining, tunneling or heavy industry environment. Candiate MUST be comfortable working in confined spaces in an Underground mine or similar.

Significant experience in an electrician’s role in an operational environment.

BS7671 – 18th Edition

2391-52 electrical test and inspection or equivalent desirable

First Aid experience / Qualification

You will have a broad understanding of The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Electrical Equipment Regulations 2016 and the British Standard BS 7671 - 18th Edition and you will know how this legislation should be applied to mechanical systems within the context of the project.

Experience in installation, commissioning, operation testing and maintenance of electrical equipment (switch gear, transformers, cables and drives etc).

Relevant hazardous area experience is desirable.

Experience operating HV/ MT switch gear and associated infrastructure and control systems is desirable.

You will have a broad understanding of the 2014 Mining Regulations and how they impact your role.

Have undergone a recognised electrical training scheme, preferably an approved apprenticeship.

Evidence of Safe Isolation of electrical systems within the scope of your appointment and voltage restriction.

Awareness of Health and Safety on a Mining or Tunnelling site

Experience in the installation of low, medium, and high voltage installation and repairs and PPM Maintenance

Ability to pass a safety critical medical and drugs and alcohol screenings.

Role will be based on a rotating shift pattern as follows 9 days on, 6 days off, 9 nights on, 6 days off, 9 afters/evenings on 6 off and then return onto days.

Staff bus provided to site

Canteen on site

Excellent salary and company bonus scheme