General Supervisor – Electrical
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Provide strong safety leadership for the electrical group across all site operations.
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Understand, apply, and enforce all relevant federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
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Support environmental compliance across processing facilities and site infrastructure.
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Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all electrical systems on site, including incoming power distribution supporting processing areas and mine-wide operations.
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Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electric mining shovels used for production.
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Oversee powerline construction, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
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Assist in prioritizing and optimizing electrical, process controls, and communications work across the entire operation.
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Order and manage parts, materials, and equipment to ensure uninterrupted production.
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Contribute to meeting and sustaining copper cathode output goals.
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Support cost-control efforts for both processing and mining departments.
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Develop, manage, and refine a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
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Ensure high-quality workmanship, including customer service, procedures, tooling, and personnel performance.
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Direct and provide guidance to team members, including process control technicians, the electrical lead, and journeyman/second-class electricians.
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Mentor, train, and develop employees for long-term advancement.
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Collaborate closely with processing operations, mining, laboratory, and other departments to improve safety, environmental performance, production efficiency, cost control, and overall quality.
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Work cooperatively with union personnel to maintain effective plant and field operations.
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Administer company and departmental policies in a consistent and effective manner.
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Assist in developing and executing both capital and operational projects aimed at improving plant and site performance.
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Serve as backup for the Maintenance Supervisor when required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Strong technical foundation in electrical and process control systems, including deep understanding of electrical theory and hands-on experience with AC and DC circuits, motors, and troubleshooting.
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Ability to interpret and work from electrical schematics, logic diagrams, and wiring drawings.
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Experience with PLC systems, low- and medium-voltage equipment, switchgear, motor controls, and solid-state drive systems.
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Demonstrated commitment to world-class safety practices.
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Demonstrated commitment to environmental compliance.
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Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with staff, peers, and management.
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Valid driver’s license required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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Minimum of eight (8) years of electrical experience in a mining environment.
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Strong computer skills required.
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At least five (5) years of supervisory experience.
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred. Extensive plant and leadership experience (10+ years) may be considered in place of formal education.