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Electrician

Employer
First Quantum Minerals
Location
Colon, Panama
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Apr 15, 2023

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Category
Maintenance/Mechanical
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture - the "First Quantum Way".

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That's how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

General Role Purpose (brief description of this job)

The Electrician is responsible for inspection, maintenance and improved performance of all low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage electrical systems and associated control equipment, including variable speed drives, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers and cables.

Qualifications (required for job) & Knowledge & Experience

  • Technical or technological college-level degree, recognized by JTIA at electrical technician level is mandatory.
  • 3 years of experience in industrial, distribution, and/or generation electrical systems.
  • Driver License
  • Practical experience with National Regulations (NFPA 70) and best industry practices including NEC, IEEE, and NFPA70E standards.
  • Experience in large AC Drive System
  • Experience in switchgear, medium voltage VSD, and gearless drives will be an advantage.
  • Experience with electrical shovels, Electric rotary drills, Electric drive trucks, and electric drive wheel loaders highly regarded.
  • Experience with movable transformer skids and trailing cables for E-houses, Pump and other equipment's.
  • Knowledge of the programming of logic controllers, protection relays, VSD's and Circuit Breaker relays will be an advantage
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering prints.
  • Basic knowledge of tool geometry and application
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Core Specific Responsibilities & Expected Deliverables

  • Identify, eliminate, mitigate and/or control any electrical safety condition.
  • Use electrically safe work Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best industry practices.
  • Use industry best practices for Lock Out Tag Out safe procedures;
  • Read and understand electrical drawings, schematics, single line diagrams, and any other vendor-supplied technical information, included but not limited to installation, operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Assist and/or conduct activities such as troubleshoot electric-drive machinery, including transformers, power inverters, motors, capacitors, voltage regulators, medium voltage switches, and supporting hardware.
  • Install, maintain and repair electrical components relating including transformers, power inverters, motors, capacitors, voltage regulators, medium voltage switches, and supporting hardware
  • Operate various components on the medium and high voltage distribution electrical system including isolation switches, transformers, variable speed drives, switchgear, and motor control centres.
  • Use personal protective gear such as hot sticks, arc flash resistant apparel, respiratory protection, and places or erects clearance tags, barricades, warning signs, and devices to protect others from electrical hazards such as arc flash.
  • Operate a variety of testing, calibration, and repair devices, tools and equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, insulation resistance testers, high potential test sets, circuit breaker testers, etc.
  • Prepare detailed estimates including labor and materials, and prepares lists of materials for improvement projects.
  • Prepares and maintains a variety of records and paperwork regarding work performed.
  • Communicate work order revisions, material delays, or other problems to supervisor and await further instruction.
  • Perform general duties related with the nature of the job after appropriate training and competency assessment, including but not limited to: operation of forklifts, hoists, overhead cranes, man lifts, perform as a rigger and operate light vehicles.
  • Carry out training activities designed to maintain and update the required competencies.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.

Behavioural Traits / Personal Characteristics

  • Bolder: Flexible, versatile, and prepared to take on challenges as needed.
  • Smarter: always looks for efficiencies and better ways of doing things
  • Driven: Sets high standards, is motivated and determined.
  • Together: communicates well with peers and understand others views.

Operational Requirements

Cobre Panama is a remote site. This exciting position is based on-site and will be focusing on driving and delivering operational accountability and ownership across various units at Cobre Panama site. Rosters and working hours may vary depending on business requirements.

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