JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

Location: Timmins, ON

Reference No: 2024-003

Position Type: Full-time

Shift Schedule: 5/2

Rate of Pay: Hourly, Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Northern Sun Mining is a reputable mining company located 25 km southeast of Timmins, Ontario, where it owns and operates the Redstone concentrator. For almost a decade, Northern Sun Mining has been providing custom milling services to various mining communities, demonstrating exceptional recoveries of gold and platinum group metals.

To learn more about Northern Sun Mining, visit our website at www.northernsunmining.ca.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Northern Sun Mining currently has an exciting opportunity for a Journeyman Electrician to join our Maintenance department. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Journeyman Electrician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment. The Journeyman Electrician will play a vital role in ensuring that all electrical work is completed to high standards and in compliance with relevant codes and regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Interpret and use appropriate sections of the current Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
• Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to carry out assigned tasks.
• Use test equipment to evaluate new, repaired, in-service and stored equipment using manufacturers recommendations and safety precautions.
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical systems and replace faulty parts as required.
• Perform periodic tasks and inspections of equipment and systems to observe operating conditions and determine what is needed for repair or adjustments.
• Execute preventative maintenance activities including repairs to all mill equipment in a timely manner.
• Work in a safe productive manner to maximize quality, efficiency and availability while minimizing maintenance cost and unscheduled downtime.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Work in compliance with prescribed company policies and procedures.
• Be proactive with company safety initiatives.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Electrical Supervisor and/or Maintenance General Foreman.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ontario provincial or inter-provincial Red Seal trade certificate or equivalent work experience.
• Electrical experience in an industrial environment is an asset.
• Responsible for providing his/her own personal tools.
• Self-motivated, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Mill Common Core is an asset.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Strong problem-solving skills related to troubleshooting equipment issues, preferably in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Previous experience using computer software applicable to maintenance operations.

BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive compensation package, we also offer:  

• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Registered pension plan with company match
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

HOW TO APPLY 

If you are a dedicated and highly motivated individual seeking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to submit your resume detailing your relevant experience to [email protected]. Please include reference number “2024-003” in the subject line. 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We appreciate all applicants for their interest in our company. 

Northern Sun Mining Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements.