Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

The Gold Bar Mine is located 35 miles northwest of Eureka, Nevada. The property has seen historic mining from 1988 to 1994 by Atlas Precious Metals Inc. McEwen Mining Inc. acquired the property and began active exploration in 2011. The current project consists of an open pit mining operation delivering ore to a crushed heap leach with solution being processed through an ADR plant and refinery.Position SummaryThe Process Electrical &Instrumentation Technician will report to the Process Maintenance General Foreman. The E&I Technician will troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild, replacement and installation according to the engineering standards, best practices and the manufacturer recommendation. Roles and Responsibilities

Inspection of field instrumentation and verification of manufacture calibration, onsite calibration, and testing

Completing electrical work in accordance with NEC, NFPA70E, MSHA standards, and best practice

Control element inspection and troubleshooting, repair and rebuild, replacement and installation according to engineering standards, best practices, and manufacture recommendation

Calibration, troubleshooting, testing, and documentation of analytical equipment.

Commissioning and start up activities including, instrument loop inspection, loop check, configuration, calibration, and testing. Mechanical installation, stock testing, of final control elements

Support and maintenance of DCS, and PLCs based systems. Practical experience with hardware of Rockwell A.B (ControlLogix & CompactLogix), and Delta V system

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalency

2+ year of relevant experience, preferably in mining industry/heavy industrial using electrical/ Instrumentation, fiber communication, AC and DC motors, reliability principals, and PLCs

State electrical licensing or technical electrical training/schooling

Proven experience in dedication to documentation updates and creation for plant specific maintenance tasks including calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.

Practical knowledge of Motor Starters, MCCs, VFD, and 480-volt three phase systems

Physical Demands

Climbing Ladders/Stairs

Long periods of standing

Walking over uneven ground

Moderate to Heavy repetitive lifting to 50 lbs.

Repetitive motion - Bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for long periods of time

PPE required

Noise Exposure

Exposure to Dust

Prolonged exposure to weather conditions (Hot, Cold, Windy, Dusty)

Respirator must be worn to perform specific tasks

Benefits/CultureHere at McEwen Mining Inc. our employees are what keep our business going. Part of how we keep our employees going are by offering some of the best benefits in the industry. Some of them are outlined below:

Medical, Dental, and Vision

HSA Seed Money

401k with company match

Life Insurance

PTO