Sobre este puesto de 3rd Shift Mine Electrician en Wachter
Wachter · Presencial · Randolph, MO
Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!
The Underground Mine Night Shift Electrician is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and mining equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient underground operations. This position works independently during the night shift to minimize equipment downtime while adhering to all mine safety regulations, electrical codes, and company policies.
Working hours
Sunday 10 pm to 6:30 am
Monday - Thursday 6 pm to 2:30 am
Pay $45 - $55 per hour based on experience
What You Will Be Doing:
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on underground electrical systems and mining equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults on mobile and stationary mining equipment.
- Install, test, and maintain:
- Power distribution systems
- Motors and motor controls
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- PLC-controlled equipment
- Conveyors, pumps, fans, and crushers
- Lighting systems
- Diagnose electrical and electronic control system failures using testing equipment.
- Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures before maintenance activities.
- Maintain compliance with MSHA regulations, company safety standards, and electrical codes.
- Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately.
- Communicate equipment status and shift turnover information to supervisors and incoming crews.
- Assist with emergency breakdown repairs to minimize production interruptions.
- Maintain housekeeping standards in work areas and electrical rooms.
Work Environment:
- Sunday 10:00 pm to 6:30 am
- Monday - Thursday 6:00 pm to 2:30 am
- Underground mining environment.
- Night shift schedule includes weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
- Exposure to dust, vibration, moisture, heat, and heavy equipment.
What We Need:
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
- Knowledge of:
- Three-phase electrical systems
- Motor controls
- PLC troubleshooting
- VFDs
- Hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required mine certifications.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to safe work practices.
- Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance tasks in a production environment.
- Proficient in using electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, megohmmeters, and clamp meters.
- Ability to work underground in confined spaces and varying environmental conditions.
- Lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Climb ladders, crawl, kneel, bend, and work in awkward positions.
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Work in dusty, wet, noisy, and low-light conditions.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, cap lamp, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, gloves, and self-rescue equipment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physical Requirements
About:
Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.
We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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