Mining Electrician Technician I, II or Senior

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

Responsible for safe preventive maintenance, repair, and general housekeeping of all electric mine equipment, machinery, and facilities. Provide manual assistance to assigned projects.

Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
Level I: $25.10 - $37.50 per hour
Level II: $28.05 - $42.12 per hour
Senior: $34,71 - $52.19 per hour

Reporting Relationship: Supervisor O&M Planner

Location: Gillette, WY

Essential Functions:
* Basic understanding and application of MSHA electrical regulations, the electrical regulations in Part 77 of CFR, and the NEC book.
* Under the direct supervision of a qualified electrician assist with electrical preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on all mine equipment and major components. Maintain compliance with MSHA electrical equipment checks.
* Wire delta-wye or wye-delta transformer connections.
* Remove and install generators, motors capacitors, and transformers.
* Complete splices on all electric cables.
* Trouble shoot controls and power system on electric shovels. Test and set stalls and voltages on all motions of the electric shovel.
* Location and relocation of portable substations including installation and resistance measurements of grids.

Additional Responsibilities:
* Provide updates regularly to the supervisor regarding operation conditions and other critical information. Provide the status of pending and ongoing maintenance projects to oncoming maintenance shift verbally and in written form.
* Work safely and in compliance will Mine Site and MSHA safety regulations.
* Perform needed maintenance tasks in areas other than the electric field such as mechanical, welding and fabrication and service to light vehicles.

What Is Required:
All Levels:
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Certificate from secondary or technical school or equivalent experience.
* Ability to obtain MSHA electrical qualification within 18 months of hire date.
Level II:
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Minimum of 4 years of mine related experience or combination experience and schooling.
* Ability to obtain MSHA electrical qualification within 18 months of hire date.
Senior:
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Minimum of 5 years of mine related experience or combination experience and schooling.
* MSHA Qualified Electrician

What Is Desired:
* Knowledge of Ohms Law and AD/DC motor theory.
* Working knowledge of power formulas
* Knowledge of electrical test equipment including cable fault locators, breaker testers, oscilloscopes, volt meter, ohm meter, ammeter, megger, etc.
* Knowledge of bucket truck, mobile mine equipment and preventive maintenance.
* Knowledge of heavy lifting practices (rigging, balance points, etc.).
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to make decisions, monitor and evaluate electrical systems.
* Ability to understand and interpret electrical equipment, maintenance manuals, parts books, and schematics.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.