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Voisey's Bay - Electrician

Employer
Redpath
Location
Voisey's Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 6, 2021

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Category
Maintenance/Mechanical
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Project:

Voisey's Bay

Location:

East coast of Labrador (approximately 350 km North of Goose Bay and 35 km Southwest of Nain).

Rotation:

2 weeks in 2 weeks out

Shift Length:

12 hours

Travel:

Provided from airport closest to point of hire

Accommodation:

Remote site - camp setting

Compensation:

Redpath Limited offers comprehensive benefits

Start Date:

January 2022

All interested parties can apply to Redpath Limited website at:

http://www.redpathmining.com/careers/ or Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also apply

by forwarding their application to their Vale's Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Please ensure you include your full name, address, community and province when applying.

Closing Date: 5 Dec 2021

Scope of work:

Innu Inuit Redpath Limited Partnership (IIR) will be the primary contractor on an underground mine project located on the east coast of Labrador, approximately 350 km north of Goose Bay. Future mining from the two separate underground deposits will extend the life of this operation for at least another decade. Both deposits contain Nickel and Copper and at peak production, 2.54 million tons will be mined annually.

The scope of work includes installations of UG Wash Bay, Fuel/Lube Bay, Maintenance Bays, Doors/Bulkheads, Sumps, Pump Stations, Refuge Stations, Paste/Backfill piping installations. Also an Ore Handling System including a Rock Breaker, Grizzly, Bin Discharge and Conveyor System.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Lead Electrician and/or the Electrical Supervisor, the primary role of an electrician is to install, wire, maintain & perform preventive maintenance and repairs to electric equipment in surface and underground areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
    • Must be capable of reading & understanding electrical drawings
    • Must have direct experience installing and maintaining:
      • Troubleshoot and repair ventilation fans and mine pumps
      • Electric/hydraulic mining equipment
      • Phone and mine communication systems
      • High Voltage (600 V to 15,000 V) and Low Voltage Power and control systems
      • Underground sub-stations
    • Fabricate electrical panels and other necessary
    • Perform safely and timely emergency repairs to equipment
    • Must have skills to help train new employees and apprentices
    • Must be able to communicate written and verbal instructions to subordinates
    • The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive


Required Skills and Qualifications:

    • Electrical trades certificate of competence for Industrial or Construction and Maintenance (required)
    • Minimum 5 years' experience in an underground mining environment (preferred)
    • Ontario Hard Rock Underground Service Type Common Core (or other provincial equivalent) (preferred)
    • Ability to multi task and work safely and effectively
    • Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently


Health and Safety:

    • Follow Company and Client health and safety standards and report all unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor
    • Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
    • Work in accordance with local legislation


Pre-employment requirement:

o Drug test

o Medical

o Criminal background check

IIR recognizes the Impact & Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation & the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu & Inuit workers have first preference for employment at Voisey's Bay Site.It also recognizes a commitment to give qualified workers from Labrador priority for employment opportunities.

IIR is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.

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