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Underground Electrical Supervisor - Goldstrike Operations
Nevada Gold Mines | Career Growth Opportunity
Key Responsibilities:
Electrical Systems Leadership
Lead surface/underground electrical operations including installation, maintenance, and repair of:
β High-voltage distribution systems
β Industrial control panels
β Mine-specific electrical infrastructureEnsure 24/7 equipment reliability through preventive maintenance programs
Team & Contractor Management
Directly supervise 15 electrical technicians across 3 shifts
Coordinate contractor activities for specialized projects ($1M capex initiatives)
Implement MSHA-compliant safety protocols across all work areas
Operational Excellence
Conduct monthly arc flash risk assessments
Maintain NFPA 70E compliance documentation
Optimize maintenance workflows using CMMS (SAP)
Technical Oversight
Troubleshoot complex electrical faults (PLC-controlled systems)
Review engineering drawings for infrastructure upgrades
Manage $2M annual spare parts inventory
Continuous Improvement
Lead RCA investigations for critical equipment failures
Implement energy efficiency initiatives (10% YOY reduction target)
Develop cross-training programs for multi-skilled workforce
(Mining Industry Standards Compliance)
1. Safety & Compliance Credentials
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Mandatory:
MSHA Part 48 certification with 5 years perfect safety record
Physical capacity for underground work (NFPA 70E compliant PPE usage)
Valid Nevada state electrical supervisor license
2. Operational Experience
π§ Required:
8 years maintaining underground systems:
β 1kV distribution networks
β Diesel-electric haulage systems
β Refuge station backups
2 full mine lifecycle project completions
3. Leadership Competencies
π₯ Preferred:
5 years managing teams of 10 in 24/7 operations
Contractor management experience ($500k projects)
SAP PM/EAM system implementation background
4. Technical Proficiency
π» Required:
Advanced troubleshooting of:
β Allen-Bradley PLC systems
β Fiber optic mine communication networks
ArcGIS mapping for infrastructure planning
5. Specialized Knowledge
π Preferred:
Expertise in:
β Joy Global continuous miners (14CM series)
βͺ Atlas Copco ventilation solutions
β Paste fill pumping systems
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) infrastructure
6. Documentation Standards
π Required:
NEC Article 110 compliance reporting
Lockout-tagout (LOTO) program administration
Preventive maintenance scheduling (ISO 55000)
This revision:
πΉ Adds quantifiable performance metrics
πΉ Specifies equipment manufacturers/models
πΉ References regulatory standards
πΉ Structures requirements by competency areas
πΉ Maintains clear required/preferred distinctions
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