Underground Electrician

Primary responsibilities:

The position is located Crimson Oak Grove Coal Resources in Adger, AL. We are seeking hard working, motivated individuals. If you are interested in pursuing a career with great potential, we want you!

Primarily responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing all of the types of electrical equipment required by our coal mining processes in and about the mine facilities in compliance with company policies, state regulations, federal regulations and applicable National Electric Code.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot all underground coal mining equipment, hydraulics, electrical, conveyor systems, and diesel transportation units
• Determine the type and extent of repair work needed on various types of mining equipment
• Determine seriousness of problems and estimate time needed for repairs; obtain correct parts from warehouse
• Interpret maintenance manuals, booklets, work orders, and identify parts
• Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and hydraulic/mechanical prints efficiently
• Maintain and repair pneumatic equipment
• Weld as necessary
• Perform work area housekeeping duties
• Determine work areas safe
• Observe all safety rules
• Responsible to perform required weekly examinations on assigned equipment to assure the equipment is in safe operating condition
• Maintain required records of weekly electrical examinations
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs low, medium and high voltage AC and DC motors, circuits and equipment
• Troubleshoots and repairs frequency motor drives, DC motor drives, atmospheric monitoring equipment, communications equipment and Programmable Logic Controllers
• Adapt and install new upgraded or substitute equipment or devices, as needed
• Must possess effective critical thinking and comprehension skills
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least two (2) years of underground electrical experience
• Must have an understanding of fiber optics/networking

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years of age
• Reliable transportation
• High School diploma or GED, preferred
• Successfully demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to work as scheduled and arrive to the worksite promptly to receive work assignment and prepare for the start of the shift
• Must be able to work on/near moving equipment as required by job
• Must be able to understand and grasp mining concepts and safety strategies
• Must possess West Virginia Miner’s Certification & Underground Electrical Certification
• Must be able to pass post offer drug test and background check
• Must be able to successfully complete industry approved training courses
• Must be able to work safely and effectively as part of a team or independently
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship

JOB SCHEDULE AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as schedule requires (subject to applicant’s religious practices)
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule (subject to the applicant’s religious practices)
• Ability to lift floor-to-waist and waist-to-overhead
• Ability to push/pull as needed
• Standing, bending, step climbing, crawling and working overhead
• Ability to perform heavy labor and lift 50+ pounds as needed

Benefits

• 401k with 6% employer match for eligible employees
• Employee Savings Plans for eligible employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision & Rx benefits
• Basic Life/ADD Insurance, optional Term Life, Accidental Life Insurance
• Additional Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance benefits for eligible employees
• Short and Long-Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Monthly & annual bonus plans for eligible employees
• Paid holidays & up to 3 weeks paid vacation