Minerals Mine Worker

Title: Minerals Mine Worker – Electrician
Location: Battle Mountain, NV
Plant/Building: Grinding Plant
Contract Period:  12 months
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $38.00 per hour

Position Summary
The Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of all electrical systems and equipment within the grinding plant. This role requires a strong technical background in industrial electrical systems, the ability to interpret schematics and electrical codes, and a clear understanding of mill and plant operations. The Electrician works closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance.

Key Responsibilities
Electrical Maintenance & Installation

• Maintain, inspect, repair, and replace plant electrical equipment, motors, controls, and fixtures.
• Install new electrical equipment and calibrate electrical and electronic controls supporting mill operations.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues to minimize operational downtime.
• Inspect newly delivered electrical equipment and parts to ensure quality and compliance.

Operational Support

• Report directly to the Mill Shift Boss and coordinate electrical maintenance activities based on operational needs.
• Direct outside contractors, service providers, and Mill Helpers as required.
• Recommend services, replacement parts, and new equipment acquisitions to the Mill Supervisor and Plant Manager.
• Communicate effectively with management and plant personnel to align maintenance activities with production schedules.

Documentation & Quality

• Establish and maintain records of electrical installations, maintenance, repairs, grounding tests, and inspections.
• Use maintenance checklists, electrical testing instruments, and hand and power tools.
• Ensure proper calibration of instruments, organization of tools, and cleanliness of work areas.
• Apply best‑practice maintenance methods and comply with ISO, API, and quality assurance standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical installation and maintenance in a plant, mill, or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of electro‑magnetic theory, electrical schematics, and applicable electrical codes.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical motors, controls, and powered equipment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams.

Phase‑In Requirements

• Completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent experience as a plant electrician, electrical technician, electrician helper, or related trade.
• Experience working in mill, mining, or industrial plant environments.
• Familiarity with ISO, API, TQM, and quality standards.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities

• Comply with all regulatory requirements, company procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Perform work safely and in an environmentally responsible manner.
• Continually inspect work areas for unsafe or substandard conditions and take corrective or interim action.
• Report all injuries, near misses, property damage, and hazardous conditions to supervision immediately.
• Participate in required safety training, drills, and HSE development initiatives.

Maintenance & Training Requirements

• Ongoing ISO/API training.
• Continued participation in safety and job hazard training programs.

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