Electrician

Alexco Resource Corp. owns the majority of the historic high-grade Keno Hill Silver District located in Canada’s Yukon Territory. With nearly 1,000 meters of underground development completed at our two new deposits and a robust Pre-Feasibility Study released, Alexco is advancing the district towards a production decision with the goal of production in Q3 2020. This is a great opportunity to be part of the team that is building one of the highest-grade silver operations in the world.

The company has an immediate opening for an Electrician.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Mill Manager, the site Electrician will be responsible for supporting site operations departments with electrical requirements for the ramp up of production. This will be a 14 day on / 14 day off rotation at our Keno Hill Project in Elsa, Yukon.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support site and Mill electrical needs, in compliance with Federal and Yukon Electrical Codes & related regulatory / safety requirements;
• Ensure Federal / Yukon Electrical Codes and related Regulations remain in compliance;
• Installation, troubleshooting and repair of low, medium and high voltage circuits;
• Installation, troubleshooting and repair of A/C motors and variable speed drives;
• Programming, installation and maintenance of PLC’s and HMI systems;
• Electrical maintenance as required on all milling and mining equipment;
• Provide direction, support and guidance to Apprentices as required; and
• Work cooperatively as a member of the Maintenance Team.

Education and Experience:

• 5 years related experience as a Journeyman Electrician;
• Interprovincial Journeyman ticket;
• Experience working in a remote mining or industrial environment;
• Ability to develop and foster strong working relationships;
• Valid driver's license;
• Physically fit to perform the duties of the position.
• Pre-employment testing will be mandatory (drug/alcohol, lead blood, audiogram, etc.)

Please send your resume with cover letter

Closing date: Until position is filled