SUMMARY
The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for supervising and directing routine and emergency electrical maintenance for all areas of the Lucky Friday. This includes scheduling, coordinating, directing, and supervising electricians performing maintenance activities requiring troubleshooting, inspections, testing and repairs of all electronic and electrical equipment and facilities. This also includes coordinating electrical department activities with mine and concentrator operations, and other maintenance operations ensuring that adequate scheduling needs for parts, materials and manpower to generate timely repair has been met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure all electrical inspections, testing and repairs are performed and recorded as required by MSHA. Administer activities to ensure compliance with all Federal and State laws, company policies and procedures and the collective bargaining agreement.
- Manage the work activities of hourly electricians to effectively implement electrical maintenance plans, ensuring safe work behaviors and practices.
- Ensure timely completion of scheduled maintenance and repair of electronic and electrical equipment and facilities to maximize availability.
- Analyze operational/maintenance requirements and adjust priorities as required. Monitor proper operation and safety of electrical systems throughout the mine.
- Communicate status of work activities as needed with department manager or other departments. Manage and coordinate the work of electrical contractors. Prepare or review reports as required to evaluate and document activities.
- Coordinate projects and responsibilities assigned to the department.
- Responsible for electrical employee and contractor performance in the areas of safety, environmental, efficiency, productivity, quality, planning, and cost.
- Plan, organize, manage, and supervise all electrical and instrumentation maintenance operations.
- Responsible for the reliability and integrity of all electrical systems including mine and concentrator power distribution, motors, transformers, instrumentation, sensors/analyzers, PLC’s, Leaky Feeder, electrical special projects, radio coverage, etc.
- Inspect daily operations and projects in process and upon completion to ensure the quality and reliability of work performed.
- Participate in Risk Assessment activities as required.
- Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) as required.
- Completes required paperwork, including shift reports, requests for materials, timecards, etc.
- Attend meetings as required, including training and department meetings.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Mine Electricians
Directly supervises hourly electrical department employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Lucky Friday’s policies, applicable laws, and the bargaining agreement. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Participate in employee relations/disciplinary meetings as required, including grievance meetings for hourly employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
3-5 years’ experience in mining or a related industry or degree in Electrical or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Previous experience in supervising and directing the work of others.
Journeyman Electrician certification in Idaho or a reciprocal state preferred.
Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Prior experience in an underground mine is preferred.
Skills Required
- 3–5 years of experience in mining or a related industry, or a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Previous experience supervising and directing the work of others
- Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Journeyman Electrician certification in Idaho or a reciprocal state
- Prior experience in an underground mine
What We Do
Hecla Mining Company is the oldest U.S.-based precious metals mining company and the largest primary silver producer in the United States. We are responsible for 45% of the U.S. silver production, and we also mine gold, lead, and zinc. Hecla has deep roots in our communities and has been in business for more than 130 years. Hecla is headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with a sister office in Vancouver, B.C, and our operating mines are located in the U.S. and Canada (Juneau, Alaska; Idaho’s Silver Valley; Quebec, Canada; and Yukon Territory, Canada). We also own additional exploration properties in world-class silver and gold mining districts across North America. Hecla’s philosophy is to operate mines safely by promoting a deeply rooted value-based culture, leveraging mining skills developed over the Company’s long history, and applying innovative new practices. Hecla’s responsibility is to the safety and health of our people, the communities we call home, and the environment we operate in. We are the oldest NYSE-listed precious metals mining company in North America (NYSE:HL).
