Superintendent Electrical & Instrumentation

The Electrical and Instrumentation Superintendent is responsible to oversee the maintenance and repair of all electrical and instrumentation systems at Red Chris Mine. The successful candidate will maintain the safety of yourself, direct reports and team members while working closely with planners, Reliability and Supervisor’s to ensure that all electrical jobs are completed - safely, efficiently and economically. The superintendent will lead a team of technicians and work closely with other departments to ensure optimal performance of all the mine’s operational electric and instrumentation needs while ensuring that all electrical and instrumentation equipment operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Our Red Chris operation is now recruiting for an Electrical & Instrumentation Superintendent with a competitive base salary between $144,500.00 - $174,000.00 with an additional short term incentive of 25% and 15% long term incentive. The offered base salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills and competencies with consideration to internal equity.
We are seeking an individual for a Fly In, Fly Out opportunity working on a two weeks in, two weeks out rotation.

Technical Accountabilities

• Ensure the safety, reliability and cost efficiency of site-wide electrical and instrumentation needs
• Provide leadership, coaching and guidance to the electrical and instrumentation team.
• Conduct performance evaluations to identify operational limitations and initiate steps to enhance system performance.
• Ensure sufficient spares are available and maintained for critical equipment.
• Ensure critical equipment has redundancy or is backed-up and is protected from fire or other threats.
• Statutory systems are maintained, audited, and treated according to the relevant legislation.
• Ensure compliance with change management procedures with bridge logs and registers kept up to date and audited regularly.
• Manage all Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance and repair for operation of process plant and assets.
• Delivery of robust, cost-effective engineering solutions, compliant with site standards.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and coaching to site personnel on systems, statutory compliance and technical matters related to electrical and instrumentation
• Solve problems and investigate innovative solutions.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Lead by example attitude
• High level of organizational skills
• Ensure the ESMP/HVSMP Plans are adhered to. (Electrical Safety Management Plan and High Voltage Safety Management Plan)

General Accountabilities

• Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to your direct team.
• Report diligently to manager & senior leadership team on any critical activities.
• Stand-in for the manager when required.
• Management of contracts and contractors under your control including budgets, timelines, support visits, and safety performance.
• Regular tours of the multi-level Mill and Site

Position requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Mining or other Heavy industry environment
• Successful completion of Grade 12
• Interprovincial Journeyperson Electrician Red Seal is required.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, such as variable frequency drives, protective relays, medium voltage drives, transformers and switchgear, and power distribution systems
• Experience working with and maintaining 25kv sub stations
• Experience with large Electrical Drive Systems (ABB)
• PLC expertise and DeltaV experience is an asset
• Valid Drivers license
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role
  

We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable on-site accommodations, including excellent balanced meals prepared by our culinary team. Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities.
All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:

• Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications
• Competitive Benefits and Defined Contribution Pension Plan program
• Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities

It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.