Position: Industrial Electrician Underground
Location: Gouverneur NY (Onsite)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Electrician to join an underground zinc mining operation in northern New York State. This handson role involves installing troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems and equipment in a mining environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial electrical work and the ability to work safely and efficiently in an underground setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install and run cable wire and communication systems.
- Mount Jboxes control boxes and switch boxes for mechanical installations.
- Read and interpret electrical prints and diagrams.
- Test and troubleshoot circuits motors fans controllers VFDs and transformers.
- Perform all terminations and splicing including highvoltage splicing.
- Develop knowledge of hoisting and crushing operations to troubleshoot and maintain associated equipment.
Qualifications:
- Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial electrical experience.
- Skills:
- Proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems and components.
- Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions to perform duties safely and effectively.
- Must be able to perform tasks without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of oneself or others.
Why Work Here
- Location Highlights:
- Short commutes from Gouverneur (10 miles) or nearby towns like Watertown Canton and Potsdam.
- Access to recreational activities in the Thousand Islands Lake Ontario Adirondack Mountains and Lake Placid.
- Close proximity to urban centers like Syracuse Burlington (VT) Toronto Montreal and Ottawa.
- Lifestyle Benefits:
- Affordable housing in a safe familyfriendly smalltown environment.
- Opportunities for worklife balance with a 5day workweek and 2 days off.
Benefits:
- Pay: Competitive pay based on experience with overtime and holiday rates.
- Retirement: 401K Retirement Plan with an additional 5% employer contribution weekly.
- Healthcare: Comprehensive Excellus Medical Plan with low employee contributions plus free vision dental and life insurance.
- Time Off: Paid vacation holidays and sick time.