Underground Electrician

Job description

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

Want to learn more about the Upper Beaver Gold Project? Click here ! Reporting to the Mine Supervisor, you will be part of the Mobile Maintenance Department. You will be supporting the safe and continuous mining operation of the site. You will install, repair, and maintain equipment in planned and unplanned maintenance. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

Complete work in accordance with electrical code and “best practices”; Install and terminate 15kv, 5kv 600-volt power distribution; Examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components; Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and blueprints; Conduct preventive maintenance programs on electrical equipment and record results and findings; Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and equipment such as power distribution, ventilation, leaky feeder communication, central blast line systems, Jumbos, bolters and diamond drills; Make changes to electrical systems and record/document changes; Follow the OHSA acts and regulations for mines – Z462 standards; Work on assigned daily line-up following work orders and instructions; Provide support to centralized maintenance team; Follow all procedures and policies; Promote a safe work environment; Practice IRS; Other duties as directed.

Licensed Electrician (Ontario); Must be able to read and interpret electrical prints; Able to work in fast-paced environment; Clear understanding of lockouts and high voltage switching; Competent use of test equipment such as multi meters, insulation testers and signal generators; Strong troubleshooting and computing abilities; Understanding of PLC systems is an asset; Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Your Work Schedule

Schedule: 7/7 rotation at our Upper Beaver Gold Project in Dobie, ON. #LI-DB1