Journeyman - Electrician (UG).

Description:

As a member of the Plant Department, you will report to the Surface Electrical Supervisor, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repairs to all the electrical equipment hardware and software in an 8500 TPD mechanized underground gold mine. The successful candidate must possess technical knowledge and administrative skills to ensure effective planning and control and the personal capabilities to work positively with a team of professional and technical people.

Responsibilities:

Be compliant with all applicable environmental, health and safety Acts, policies and procedures and ensure that all work is done in the manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedures required.  Make certain adequate accident prevention practices are maintained by reviewing and recommending improvements and procedures.  Ensure all hazards are reported and investigated in accordance with relevant procedures and appropriate remedial actions implemented in a timely manner.  Ensure a safe and healthy work environment by gaining proper training, following and understanding of the operating procedures, PPE, operation of equipment and effective communication.  Attend daily group safety meetings to communicate safety instruction, information and gather concerns to be addressed.  Work within the daily, weekly and monthly maintenance plans ensuring availability of manpower, equipment, tools, service and resources.  Identify and organize the resources required for these plans, equipment, personnel, and services to achieve the established production targets. Ensure adequate material available, to maximize productivity Perform physical inspections to determine if work meets company standards regarding quality, production and safety.  Recommend measures or changes to improve production methods, equipment performance and use of equipment and personnel to increase efficiency of department and entire mine.  Ensure all work completed supports activities of the subsequent shifts; communicate these activities to the respective supervision.  Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly shift reports as required  Complete operational checks monitoring quality and productivity ensuring established standards are met.  Complete all required housekeeping audits.  Ability, skills and knowledge to work with high voltages in an industrial setting.  Maintain a high standard of workmanship at all times, particularly during time constraints associated with plant downtime, is a challenge.  The role typically involves interruption to electrical supplies, so special attention must be placed on the impacts on the broader working environment.  Individual will be called upon to assist in UG troubleshooting and new installations at times Understand technical components of the job; use technical knowledge or skills to safely complete tasks.  Schedule own work so that the most important work gets done; plan to have materials ready to complete a job; adjust schedule based on priority situations that occur throughout the week.  Critique own performance as a means of self-improvement; set high standards of work performance for self. Diagnose problems and share solutions to create learning experiences.  Provide reports as required for decision making, period reporting and budgeting purposes through e-mail, computer requirements and additional required data entry.  Anticipate and implement solution to problems that may occur in the operations through trouble shooting and problem solving.  Implement and adhere to all company policies and directives.  Optimize the use of operating consumables to minimize costs. Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement activities to improve all areas of the mine. Ensure that these activities are aligned in the same direction as the Company.  Promote and encourage all employees in establishing the continuous improvement culture.  Instruct and train co-workers to ensure adherence to company procedures, guidelines, and any relevant government legislation. Follow employee training plan to ensure all necessary training is complete. Maintain proper working relations with all other departments including contractor relationships.  Communicate with Supervisor, Superintendent (if required), and other employees to review direction, resolve problems, recommend priorities and corrective measures to improve operations and conditions of entire mine.  Update the Supervisor for direction and communication  Receive and give accurate, timely feedback to Supervisor, employees, and other groups  Identify and communicate maintenance priorities to other departments.  Ensure operating objectives and targets are effectively communicated to crew

Qualifications:

Electrical Engineering Technologist, or a candidate with extensive programming experience that has industrial electrical certification Industrial electrical certification (Red Seal) would be an asset Experience with GE, DC Drives, GE PLC Systems and Auto CAD Approximately five years of technical experience Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to perform duties in a safe and efficient manner Experience with Proficy, iFix HMI / SCADA, Delta V, SAP Knowledge of Industrial Communications Systems. Underground basic common core is an asset. 

What We Can Offer You

A comprehensive compensation package including competitive bonuses, benefits, pension, and company match share purchase plan. A progressive career path including global opportunities Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team Access to a global network of highly qualified professionals for exchanging knowledge and ideas, building skills, and sharing experiences  Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Barrick welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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