Mine Electrical Planner - FIFO from Western

Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Mine Electrical Planner performs the electrical and instrumentation planning targeted primarily in our underground mine operations, ensuring safe, efficient work that meets operational standards. This role works closely with other departments to align electrical systems with site requirements.

The Keno Hill mine, located within the Keno Hill Silver District in Canada’s Yukon Territory, is one of the highest‑grade silver districts in the world. The mine sits 350 kilometres north of Whitehorse, within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na‑Cho Nyak Dun, and spans 242 square kilometres. With over 35 historical past‑producing mine sites, Keno Hill is expected to produce ~3.0 million ounces of silver in 2026 as the mine ramps up production.

The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a respected precious metals producer, and is a winner of numerous safety and environmental awards.

• Provide electrical maintenance planning and reliability support across mine and plant operations.
• Support maintenance supervision with day‑to‑day planning, scheduling, and work prioritization.
• Develop and maintain short‑ and long‑term electrical maintenance plans to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Identify equipment reliability issues, recurring failures, and improvement opportunities; recommend corrective actions.
• Build and maintain job plans including scope of work, labor estimates, materials, tooling, and safety requirements.
• Ensure maintenance history, lessons learned, and technical information are captured and shared across teams.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to align electrical work with operational needs and shutdown schedules.
• Assist with electrical troubleshooting by reviewing failures, analysing root causes, and proposing practical solutions.
• Develop and review safe work procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and electrical maintenance standards.
• Ensure all planned work complies with applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture by integrating hazard identification and risk controls into all planned work.
• Support environmental best practices by planning work in a manner that minimizes environmental risk and impact.
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation to support accurate planning and execution.
• Assist with commissioning, start‑ups, or major maintenance activities by coordinating electrical work and resources.
• Communicate planned activities, risks, and constraints to maintenance supervision and management.
• Maintain accurate planning data within the maintenance management system (work orders, task lists, materials).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to electrical maintenance efficiency and reliability.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Journeyman Electrician Interprovincial Red Seal required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or coordination, preferably in underground mining.
• Significant experience working with CMMS systems.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Superior communication with peers, supervisors, and management.

Pre‑Employment Testing (drug & alcohol, blood lead, and audiogram). Valid Class 5 Driver’s License. Clean Driver’s Abstract.

• Comply with all necessary requirements to prevent safety or environmental incidents, injuries, or losses.
• Ensure the safety and health of self and others in the workplace by being responsible for actions and taking due care while performing work.
• Follow all environmental requirements and maintain integrity to ensure environmental compliance.
• Ensure all spills are reported in accordance with spill reporting procedures.
• Identify, eliminate, and report hazards promptly.
• Report incidents and accidents promptly.
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