Mine Maintenance Electrician

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with five producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the Electricians typically works a rotating 5/4 days/nights schedule.  The Electricians repairs and maintain all shovels, hauling and support equipment through planned maintenance scheduling; monitors equipment; communicates equipment needs and issues; partners with operations departments and mobile planning to provide both tactical and strategic support for the needs of the mine to operate in an effective, efficient and safe manner.

Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:

The key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead by example, in all of Marigold’s safety processes, ensuring safe practices are utilized while performing work.
• Utilizes computer technology and a work order system to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment, including preventative maintenance and component replacement.
• Implements continuous improvement of maintenance strategy that fully utilizes available workforce to achieve maximum equipment availability.
• Interprets information from schematics, maintenance and parts manuals.
• Performs work area housekeeping duties.
• Inspect, test and maintain all electrical mining equipment on site including Siemens, G.E., and P&H power and control A.C. variable frequency drive systems
• Inspect, test and maintain high voltage electric shovel substation switchgear
• Inspect, test and maintain high voltage shovel trailing cable including associated cable connections and cable testing devices
• Use voltmeters, ammeters and related testing apparatus to test defective equipment
• Determines if work areas are safe and free of hazards. Performs Field Level Risk Assessments.
• Determines severity of equipment down times and estimates time to make repairs.
• Ability to order correct parts for procurement from the warehouse or supplier.
• Responsible for compliance with company contamination control policies.
• Unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship including immediately reporting and mitigating spills and other environmental impacts.

Required Skills:

• Must be able to communicate effectively, in English using all standard forms of business communication.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Clear understanding and willingness to observe and practice company SOPs and policies.
• Understanding of failure and wear analysis.
• Strong understanding of safety policies and procedures relating to mine equipment and maintenance practices. (i.e. guarding, blocking, lock out tag out)
• Knowledge and skills to operate and understand diagnostic equipment including computerized instrumentation.
• Ability to work safely and recognize electrical hazards
• Ability to examine tools and equipment for safety and install safety devices
• Ability to read electrical prints and schematics and to utilize appropriate test equipment
• Ability to utilize basic hand tools
• Consistent attendance.
• Valid Driver License.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years electrical experience in a mining environment is preferred
• Own and maintain required personal tools as per the technician’s level of expertise.
• MSHA electrical cards preferred, but not required
• Individuals with strong experience in heavy equipment electrical systems preferred.
• Strong background with P&H Shovels, Komatsu 930 haul trucks high voltage electrical preferred.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.