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Underground Electrical Frontline Supervisor

  • On-site
    • Carlin, Nevada, United States
  • Maintenance

Join us as an Underground Electrical Frontline Supervisor, leading underground electrical systems maintenance tech teams. Requires 8 yrs mining exp 5 yrs leadership. MSHA cert & SAP CMMS proficiency.

Job description

Underground Electrical Supervisor - Goldstrike Operations
Nevada Gold Mines | Career Growth Opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Electrical Systems Leadership

    • Lead surface/underground electrical operations including installation, maintenance, and repair of:
      ∙ High-voltage distribution systems
      ∙ Industrial control panels
      ∙ Mine-specific electrical infrastructure

    • Ensure 24/7 equipment reliability through preventive maintenance programs

  2. Team & Contractor Management

    • Directly supervise 15+ electrical technicians across 3 shifts

    • Coordinate contractor activities for specialized projects ($1M+ capex initiatives)

    • Implement MSHA-compliant safety protocols across all work areas

  3. Operational Excellence

    • Conduct monthly arc flash risk assessments

    • Maintain NFPA 70E compliance documentation

    • Optimize maintenance workflows using CMMS (SAP)

  4. Technical Oversight

    • Troubleshoot complex electrical faults (PLC-controlled systems)

    • Review engineering drawings for infrastructure upgrades

    • Manage $2M+ annual spare parts inventory

  5. Continuous Improvement

    • Lead RCA investigations for critical equipment failures

    • Implement energy efficiency initiatives (10% YOY reduction target)

    • Develop cross-training programs for multi-skilled workforce

Job requirements

(Mining Industry Standards Compliance)

1. Safety & Compliance Credentials
✅ Mandatory:

MSHA Part 48 certification with 5+ years perfect safety record

Physical capacity for underground work (NFPA 70E compliant PPE usage)

Valid Nevada state electrical supervisor license

2. Operational Experience
🔧 Required:

8+ years maintaining underground systems:
∙ 1kV+ distribution networks
∙ Diesel-electric haulage systems
∙ Refuge station backups

2+ full mine lifecycle project completions

3. Leadership Competencies
👥 Preferred:

5 years managing teams of 10+ in 24/7 operations

Contractor management experience ($500k+ projects)

SAP PM/EAM system implementation background

4. Technical Proficiency
💻 Required:

Advanced troubleshooting of:
∙ Allen-Bradley PLC systems
∙ Fiber optic mine communication networks

ArcGIS mapping for infrastructure planning

5. Specialized Knowledge
🏗 Preferred:

Expertise in:
∙ Joy Global continuous miners (14CM series)
▪ Atlas Copco ventilation solutions
∙ Paste fill pumping systems

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) infrastructure

6. Documentation Standards
📑 Required:

NEC Article 110 compliance reporting

Lockout-tagout (LOTO) program administration

Preventive maintenance scheduling (ISO 55000)

This revision:
🔹 Adds quantifiable performance metrics
🔹 Specifies equipment manufacturers/models
🔹 References regulatory standards
🔹 Structures requirements by competency areas
🔹 Maintains clear required/preferred distinctions

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