Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and provide technical direction to electrical and instrumentation maintenance personnel; inspect and evaluate work performance.
• Develop, prioritize, and execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Provide engineering support related to electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Deliver hands-on troubleshooting and technical training to personnel.
• Specify and manage procurement of electrical components, spare parts, and rebuilds.
• Oversee maintenance of large rotating machinery and electrical equipment.
• Plan, specify, and manage electrical maintenance projects and contractors.
• Implement and support a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulatory requirements; develop and promote safe work practices.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance leadership to align priorities and share progress updates.
• Mentor and train junior electricians, supporting their progression to journeyman-level competencies.
• Conduct regular safety and environmental inspections; maintain compliance documentation.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of new equipment installations and project work.
• Assist in monitoring departmental budgets and controlling maintenance-related expenditures.
• Manage and oversee external contractors performing electrical work onsite.

Requirements:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the mining industry or a comparable industrial setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong background in the design and maintenance of advanced industrial electronic systems.
• Proficient in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex electrical issues using logical and effective methods.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial power distribution systems and electrical protective relaying.
• Skilled in the use of electrical and electronic testing instruments.
• Demonstrated experience with PLC-based control systems and VFDs.
• Thorough understanding of electrical safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively in a unionized work environment.