Electrician Journeyman

SUMMARY 

The Mine Electrician will perform electrical repairs, installations, inspections and preventive maintenance of electrical lines, machinery and equipment throughout the Lucky Friday, both on the surface and underground.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform electrical repairs to provide continuous operation of machinery and equipment. 
• Install and commission high voltage underground/surface transformers, splices, box's, switches.
• Trouble shoot, diagnose problems, and repair instrument & electric equipment underground, in the Concentrator, and on the surface.
• Participates in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) as required. 
• Work with electrical schematics.
• Order materials
• Completes required maintenance reports and logs. 
• Tests all equipment repairs as applicable. 
• Must be able to access equipment information using electronic devices (i.e. laptop computer, tablet).
• Use of measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, etc.

• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the workplace.
• Comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Conducts activities and work in an environmentally responsible manner. Is aware of procedures to minimize impacts to the environment.

• Follows and understands MSHA rules and regulations, environmental rules and regulations, SOP and work area instructions, participates in safety and environmental activities. Leads by example by adhering to rules and regulations, and ensuring compliance to rules and regulations established by the Mine Operations department.
• Must be able to work and communicate with other members of the work team. 
• Must be willing to comply with all company policies and procedures, especially with regard to Safety, Human Resources, and Environmental.
• Participate in Risk Assessment activities as required.
• Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) as required.
• Must meet criteria established in the Maintenance Progression System (attached).

BEHAVIORAL & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES  

The following competencies are required:

• Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Interpersonal Skills—maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. 
• Oral communication—speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. 
• Written Communication—edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information. 
• Planning/organizing—prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control—demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. 
• Dependability—consistently at work, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly. 

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

High School graduate or equivalent.  

Licensed as Journeyman Electrician in Idaho or a reciprocal state, or the ability to pass the Journeyman Electrical Licensing test in Idaho.

Previous experience in a mine setting preferred. 

Experience with high/med/low voltage power distribution systems preferred.  

Knowledge of power monitoring equipment and installations preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.    

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

ATF possessors clearance required.

Must complete MSHA 40-hour training or provide 5000-23 documentation of completed training.

Must pass physical and drug screen, and essential functions capacity test.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, underground work locations, working from heights, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  This position may require work on nights, weekends, and rotating shifts.