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E&I Technician, Surface

Employer
Hecla Mining Company
Location
Juneau, AK, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 12, 2021

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Category
Machinery Operators, Technicians
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
POSITION SUMMARY

Primary responsibility is to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation equipment located in surface mineral processing and power generation facilities.

Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

All Hecla personnel shall strive to achieve best practice in safety and health, and assist in the control of incidents, injuries and loss. Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Must have or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by the date of hire to be considered for a position at Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company.
  • Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent incidents, injuries or losses
  • Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their work
  • Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable
  • Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicable
  • Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations
  • Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner
  • Using and maintaining PPE
  • Providing suggestions for improving work processes
  • Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets
  • Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits
  • Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job
  • Participating in risk assessment methodology
  • Participating in safety initiatives
  • Receiving training and instruction as required
  • Maintaining good housekeeping standards
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
  • Assist in the planning of electrical and instrumentation jobs, including budgeting, design, scheduling, and procurement
  • Redline and update drawings as needed. AutoCAD experience is preferred. Higher tech levels are required to be able to update drawings.
  • Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI Programming. Must be able to use Allen Bradley read only software for troubleshooting.
  • Effectively perform duties using the NEC as a minimum standard. Journeyman or higher-level certification is preferred
  • Effectively evaluate the risks associated with any given task and utilize the safest possible work procedures
  • Support maintenance and operational needs
  • Ability to perform all jobs tasks with limited supervision
  • Ability to guide lower technician level employees and set standards demonstrating leadership qualities



QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience
  • Related vocational training preferred
  • Five years of electrical and instrumentation experience, certifiable technical training or combination of training and experience may be substituted Instrumentation setup, calibration and repair, electrical installation and repair, Allen-Bradley PLC programming, AutoCAD.
  • Prefer State of Alaska Journeyman Certificate
Work Environment & Job Schedule
Employees may be frequently exposed to underground work environments; outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in most work environments is usually very loud. This position may require work on nights, weekends and rotating shifts; shift schedules may require residency in on-island camp during work rotations.



ABOUT US

Greens Creek

The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island, 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine employing approximately 425 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.



Community

Juneau, Alaska's capital, is the third largest city in the state. Like Alaska, Juneau is full of contrasts, a sophisticated cosmopolitan city in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Nestled at the base of mountains overlooking the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is surrounded by intercoastal waterways, lush rain forests, rugged mountainsides, and awe-inspiring glaciers. This small city has it all, the adventure of the "last frontier" as well as a good education system, year-round cultural and sports activities, a wide variety of entertainment, world class fishing and wildlife viewing, temperate weather, and a strong sense of community. Juneau is rich in mining history and Greens Creek is proud to contribute to that heritage by operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.



Compensation & Benefits

Hecla Greens Creek offers competitive pay based on experience and an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as other coverages such as disability coverage and life insurance. Retirement benefits include a pension plan and 401(k) with company match.

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