Operations Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Trainee

The trainee will be working with rotating shift maintenance and electrical foreman. The trainee will participate in the act of addressing actual mechanical and electrical issues that exist in the industrial mining environment in trainee/assistant type role. The trainee must have completed a 2 or 4 year Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology program. Similar fields will be considered. The trainee will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fabrication-based projects and issues. The trainee should expect 10 hour rotating shifts in an industrial environment.

Requirements

• An Associates or Bachelor degree is required
• A solid mechanical aptitude is required
• Field experience as an electrician, welder, auto mechanic, or similar role is preferred, but not required
• Welding certificates and degrees and Electrical certifications are preferred, but not required

Essential Functions Include:

• Ability to work underground
• Ability to rotate shifts on a 24/7 basis and work overtime as needed
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to communicate with all levels of mine management and co-workers
• Ability to perform heavy labor. Physical requirements of lifting 50 lbs on a regular basis and the capability of moving 100 lbs. is necessary
• Performing visual inspections of work areas for potential hazards
• Performing methane checks
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks
• Maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Must successfully complete MSHA training that will be provided
• Must successfully complete mechanical training that will be provided

Benefits:

Excellent wage and benefit package available, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription plans; Basic Life/ADD Insurance, Optional Term Life and Optional Accidental Life Insurance, Salary Continuation and Long Term Disability plans, 401(k) plan with 6% employer matching contribution, vacation and holidays.