Dewatering Electrician Tech V

Posted: 31 Jan 2012
Apply deadline: 30 Apr 2012
Location: NV-Carlin ,USA

Job Description:

Description

 Welcome to Newmont, a leading gold producer with operations on five continents. Employing approximately 34,000 employees and contractors worldwide, Newmont operates core assets in North America, South America, Australia, Indonesia, and Ghana, with new mine projects currently being developed. Newmont is committed to high standards and leadership in the areas of environmental management and health and safety for its employees and neighboring communities. Newmont's four mining operations in Nevada include the Carlin Trend complex - the most prolific gold field in the Western hemisphere - located 40 miles west of Elko; the Twin Creeks mine is located 15 miles north of Golconda; the Lone Tree complex near the town of Valmy; and the Phoenix and Midas mines both located near Battle Mountain. Our Nevada properties operate as an integrated unit, and together, they boast the widest variety of processing methods, including Open Pit, Underground, and Process mining. Safety - At Newmont, the occurrence of any injury is unacceptable. The Company invests significant resources in managing safety risks as it strives to achieve an injury-free workplace. Environmental - The Nevada sites have won numerous awards for environmental preservation, and for restoring thousands of acres of wildlife and fish habitat. Community - Our Nevada operations contribute money and expertise to help sustain nearby communities, improve access to health care and promote education. Newmont provides a competitive pay and an outstanding employee benefit package that includes annual incentive bonus, comprehensive medical and dental plans including a company sponsored medical clinic, life insurance, pension plan, vacation, 401k retirement saving program, and paid holidays. This compensation package couples with an extended mine life makes Newmont a great employment opportunity. Essential job duties include:

• Must be proficient in all Entry level Tech IV duties
• Must have a good understanding of MSHA and NEC codes
• Must be proficient with 480-volt systems and familiar with high-voltage systems
• Become familiar with overhead power distribution
• Must be able to work on AC or DC systems wiring/unwiring and testing
• Must have a good understanding of an assortment of generators (fundamentals / maintenance)
• Become familiar with sizing, wiring and trouble shooting of an assortment of generators
• Assist with the maintenance planning and perform electrical PM’s
• Must be proficient in cable splices and repairs, transformer connects, wiring for medium voltage for the Dewatering needs Must be able to read and understand electrical schematic
• Become familiar with the installation of VFD motor controllers from low voltage to high voltage
• Must demonstrate knowledge in testing and trouble shooting of transformers ranging from small control transforms to three phase distribution transformers
• Must have a good working knowledge and understanding troubleshooting of single phase and three phase electrical distribution circuits
• Knowledgeable in the use of electrical test equipment, hand and power tools
• Become familiar with the large horsepower motors used by the Dewatering department
• Independently diagnose shop or field problems with minimum supervision
• Understanding basic heat tracing fundamentals
• Demonstrate the ability to be a team player and work with and around other mine departments
• Operate light to medium vehicles safety, including pre-operational inspection, mounting and dismounting of vehicles
• Hold and operate a telephone or radio with sufficient ability to carry on a conversation for the purpose of following work assignments and providing feedback to supervision
• Read, comprehend, and interpret various types of pressure gauges, flow meters and electrical readings. Be able to proficiently analyze the data
• Read, comprehend, and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets, labels on products, warning signs and gauges to prevent loss of personnel, property, and process
• Wear personal protective equipment including hard hat, steel toe shoes, safety glasses, respirators, wet suits, earplugs, gloves, or any other equipment to perform duties safely
• Maintains a consistent high quality and quantity of work Complete paperwork accurately and neatly
• Learn basic computer skills required for the Dewatering department needs (Requisition parts out of the warehouse, how to find SOP, MSDS sheets, proper forms and ellipse)
• Coordinates and cooperates with all related departments to ensure maximum productivity
• Become proficient in troubleshooting/diagnosing all dewatering electrical problems
• Develop a good understanding of the overhead power distribution

 

 

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