Electrician (Mach)

Foresight Energy

Marion, ILJob$36.23/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$36.23/hr
Location
Marion, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

MSHA Certified Electrical Card HolderIllinois Electrical Certificate

Job overview

Foresight Energy is hiring an Electrician (Mach). The Electrician (Mach) will be responsible for reviewing and understanding permissibility requirements, performing proper splicing and troubleshooting techniques for underground cables, and servicing all face equipment to fit in the mining cycle. This role involves reading electrical prints, maintaining CO monitors and communications, and troubleshooting and installing leaky feeder and fiber optic cables. The Electrician will also perform fire suppression testing and change major components on all equipment.

Key focus areas include Review and understand permissibility requirements, Perform proper splicing and troubleshooting techniques for underground cables, and Service all face equipment to fit in mining cycle.

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Underground Experience, MSHA Certified Electrical Card, and Illinois Electrical Certificate. Preferred (not required): Maintenance, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Hydraulic Troubleshooting, and Electrical Troubleshooting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MaintenanceMechanical TroubleshootingHydraulic TroubleshootingElectrical TroubleshootingReview Permissibility RequirementsSplicing Techniques for Underground CablesTroubleshooting Techniques for Underground CablesService Face EquipmentRead Electrical PrintsCribbing TechniquesBlocking TechniquesOperate Face EquipmentMaintain CO MonitorMaintain CommunicationsTroubleshoot Leaky Feeder CablesInstall Leaky Feeder CablesTroubleshoot Fiber Optic CablesInstall Fiber Optic CablesFire Suppression TestingChange Major ComponentsUnderstand Longwall Mining EquipmentService Longwall Mining EquipmentUnderstand CAT CST System BasicsFix Sensors on Shield ElectricsTroubleshoot ElectricsGrease ComponentsUnderstand Tailgate Tension CylinderCorrect Tailgate Tension Cylinder OperationChange Backflush FilterChange Water Pump Filters

Qualifications

2+ Years of Underground ExperienceMSHA Certified Electrical Card HolderIllinois Electrical Certificate

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Experience in a wide range of maintenance preferred. Preventative maintenance, mechanical, hydraulic, & electrical troubleshooting.

JOB TITLE DEFINITION:

  • Review & understand permissibility requirements

  • Proper splicing & troubleshooting techniques for underground cables

  • Service all face equipment to fit in mining cycle

  • Read electrical prints for equipment

  • Perform chain & crawler maintenance

  • Proper cribbing and blocking techniques

  • Operate all face equipment

  • Maintain CO monitor & communications

  • Troubleshoot & install leaky feeder & fiber optic cables

  • Fire suppression testing

  • Downshift – change major components on all equipment

  • Understand and service longwall mining equipment

  • Understand basics around CAT CST system

  • Fix sensors on shield electrics & troubleshoot electrics

  • Grease all appropriate components

  • Understand the tailgate tension cylinder and correct operation

  • Change backflush filter and water pump filters

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • 2+ years of underground experience

  • MSHA Certified Electrical Card holder & Illinois Electrical Certificate

Benefits

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $36.23.

In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.

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