Job Summary:

Maintains the distribution system, switchgear, and transformers at either North or South Camp as required. This includes the installation, monthly inspection, test and repair of electrical substations, generator sets, and underground primary electrical distribution systems. Provides the knowledge and application of electrical and electronic principles, procedures, materials, and safety standards governing work on electrical systems up to 22KV. 

Responsibilities:

• Operation and maintenance activities involving the Power Plant and Electrical distribution HV systems; ensuring all duties under their responsibility are carried out in strict accordance with the MFO’s safety rules and operating procedures.
• Organizing preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs, upgrades and minor improvements.   
• Assist the Generator Mechanic with the generator maintenance in accordance with manufactures instructions.
• Assist the development of plans for power distribution, transformers or switch gear improvement, upgrades and bills of material. 
• Monitors and maintains equipment and special tooling placed under his/her responsibility to include upkeep of Company/Site vehicles to the standards expected and detailed by the MFO. 
• Assists with the development of a program for regular training on workplace health and safety and the use of specialist tools.  
• Maintains detailed records of all work undertaken (in terms of description, workhours expended, and items used), and ensures accurate and timely completion of work orders.  Ensures that all work orders are raised in SAP and these are maintained up-to date.
• Cover 24 hour “on call” duty as required to provide the Camp with electrical power.  
• Performs other duties as required/assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology, and safety precautions of the HV Electrician trade.
• Must be able to work without supervision and always looking to develop procedures through continuous improvement.  
• Must maintain a “safety & quality first” attitude with a solid customer focused outlook.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints; prepare rough sketches of work and estimates of material and labor; select proper materials to be used.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning tools.
• Must hold a valid home country driver’s license.
• Must be fluent in English.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalency. 
• Must have recognized Certification/License from home country.
• 10+ years’ experience within the service industry involving HV Electrical systems. 
• Must have experience in all types of HV Electrical configurations to include, but not limited to, operation and maintenance of diesel engine power production and high voltage electrical distribution systems.