Underground Electrician

Safety / Environment

Ensure safe work systems/procedures are always practised and adhered to ensuring duties are performed in a manner that minimises risk to self, employees, and contractors.

Always maintain exemplary standard of housekeeping, safe work, incident/accident reporting & active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Abide by and proactively comply with Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems, as well as all relevant legislation.

Understand and familiarise oneself with site Emergency evacuation procedures

Company / Leadership

Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures.

Initiate and provide input into company directives in collaboration with the Site Management team.

Communicate department obligations and conditions to the leadership team, ensuring specific understanding and accountability

Behaviour / Attitude

Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from direct supervisor.

Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behaviour in the workplace.

Ensure good, clear lines of communication between all stakeholders, including the Site Management team, co-workers and contractors

Technical & Role Accountabilities

Understand and work within guidelines of the OESC and M421

Ensure electrical equipment is installed and operates according to Federal, Provincial, Municipal and Company Standards

Ensure high voltage safety equipment well maintained

Troubleshoot using both single line and detailed electrical prints

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair underground communications

Review and troubleshoot instrument control logic and ladder diagrams

Undertake preventive maintenance processes to identify future work required

Mentor apprentices at all stages through their apprenticeships

Assist new employees/contractors until they are familiar with equipment and surroundings

Provide input into possible equipment improvements both to save cost and reduce maintenance downtime

Teamwork

Work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals – both within own department and site wide

Leverage off and use the talent and knowledge within the team to resolve problems

Share gained experience and knowledge of work in progress

Attend and participate constructively in daily line-ups, safety meetings

Planning & Organization

Prioritises and completes tasks accurately as to specifications as assigned by direct supervisor within expected timeframes.

Proactively identifies and addresses hazards before they arise as issues.

Be punctual to work and all required site meetings.

Undertake other duties as lawfully instructed

Experience & Qualifications

Current Red Seal in the Trade

Underground Common Core Certification

Able to read and use both single line and detailed electrical prints

Leaky feeder

Good understanding of instrument control logic and ladder diagrams to assist with troubleshooting

Able to work effectively with minimal supervision