Underground Electrician (Fly-In Fly-Out)

WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

We value you - your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION:

Agnico Eagle is always looking for new talented team members to join our Nunavut mining operations. Meliadine is located just northwest of Rankin Inlet, a small coastal town on the shores of Hudson Bay. Commercial production began at Meliadine in mid-May 2019 and the mine officially opened at the end of June. This mine is our largest gold deposit in terms of mineral resources and we expect to operate it for at least 14 years. The site features a power plant and processing facilities, as well as a complete camp complex.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the UG Maintenance Supervisor, the Underground Electrician will perform his/her duties as a member of the Maintenance department and collaborate with other departments of the division. He/she will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved, while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations;
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components;
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance;
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors;
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems;
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems, automation related systems and other related devices;
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records;
• May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices;
• Any other duties required by the Supervisor.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Electrical journeyman license or license C is required;
• Red Seal considered an asset;
• Underground certification or equivalent such as Mining Modules and Common Core required;
• Be knowledgeable of underground standards for installation and repairs;
• Ability and comfortable to work at height;
• Manual dexterity, good eyesight, and hand-eye coordination as well as physical strength and stamina;
• Ability to think analytically and have a creative approach to problem-solving;
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications as well as knowledgeable about computerized systems;
• Possess a good ethic work, a positive attitude and ability to work in teams;
• Experience working in a multicultural environment;
• Strong ability to effectively communicate in English (Oral and written). Selected candidates must attain a passing mark on the SPEEXX English language assessment.

Your Work Schedule

Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest; flights departing from all communities in the Kivalliq region, Mirabel or Val-d'Or, Quebec.