Electricians are needed to install, test, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment that are integral to the mine’s operation. They excel at tackling challenging tasks that require deep knowledge of electrical systems, attention to detail and safe work practices.
Job description
An electrician must be able to:
Maintain and upgrade existing electrical systems as well as new installations, including (but not limited to) control equipment, motors, pumps, and more
Interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications
Install and maintain automated systems
Consult with other specialists when working with complex electronic devices and systems
Attend to power outages, cable replacement, ventilation issues and power to emergency pumps
Follow preventative maintenance programs, including routine equipment inspections
Maintain maintenance records
Lock out hazardous equipment and meet with supervisor to review safety process
Replace items such as circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components
Change fuses and insulators on main power lines, and repair and/or replace lighting
Reroute power (ground switching) as required to complete work safely
Provide electrical service for underground mining equipment and surface operating equipment
In underground mines, install power sleds, maintain hoists
Operate generator stations during power outages
Electricians interpret electrical drawings to determine wiring layouts that will work best in new installations. Working with a variety of hand tools and meters, they spend their workday troubleshooting, and often work in small, confined spaces or high up on ladders and platforms, including bucket trucks.
Source: Mining Industry Human Resource Council
(Source citation : What role does an electrician play in mining? - Mining Doc)
