Location:
Navajo Mine | Address:
Farmington, NM | Closing Date:
06/07/2025 |
Job Title: Electrician
Location: Navajo Mine
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Department: Maintenance
Summary:
The Electrician will diagnose malfunctions, and repair, remove, replace, adjust and test electrical systems on all types of large surface mining and haulage equipment. The Electrician will perform monthly electrical inspections and maintain, test, and inspect permanent electrical systems and support equipment throughout the mining operations and facilities.
Essential Duties:
- Perform safety inspections of work areas and equipment prior to commencing work, report and correct (as appropriate) hazardous conditions, and report all near misses and accidents to the supervisor.
- Lift, carry, move and utilize a variety of tools, equipment, parts and supplies, including, but not limited to, trailing cable and wire spools.
- Use hoists and other assisting devices whenever possible.
- Operate various types of vehicles including, but not limited to, pickups, forklifts, overhead cranes, cable reel and aerial lift trucks.
- Understand, read and apply information from documents, including, but not limited to, electrical schematics, work orders, parts and service manuals, and policies and procedures.
- Act responsibly in all duties, follow all safety instructions and established policies and procedures.
- Job duties must be performed in accordance with MSHA laws and regulations, established company safety procedures and State and Federal environmental regulations.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Current MSHA Electrical Surface Certification (under Part 77.103).
- Possess a valid State Driver’s License and maintain an insurable driving record.
- Proven three years (3) of recent experience (within the past 5 years) working as an electrician in an Industrial environment.
- Proven three (3) years of recent experience (within the past 5 years) working with large walking draglines in a coal processing facility preferred. Advanced knowledge of PLC systems preferred.
- Demonstrate knowledge of National Electrical Code.
- Demonstrate experience understanding and applying mathematical and electrical formulas.
- Demonstrate experience troubleshooting and repairing high voltage DC motors and generators.
- Demonstrate experience in operating various types of equipment including but not limited to forklifts, overhead cranes, cable reel and aerial lift trucks.
- Possess a positive safety attitude, be willing and able to work shift work with varying schedules and hours, work in inclement weather conditions and work overtime on short notice as needed.
- Must be able to climb, work at heights and in confined spaces.
Navajo Mine offers excellent benefits including competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
- If Applicant is a past or current employee or contractor, their personnel file and evaluations will be considered. Employees with poor performance records, verbal warnings, and disciplinary actions that were not satisfactorily resolved or whose file demonstrates a failure to meet qualifications will not be considered.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned on the passing of a background check, drug test, physical capacity assessment, submission of a chest x-ray and spirometry examination as required by MSHA’s dust regulation, and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Any offer of employment is contingent on new hires becoming a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers (“IUOE”) Local 953 within 31 days from start date as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Failure to become a member within the required timeframe will result in termination of employment.
How To Apply
Qualified applicants - those who meet the necessary qualifications listed above, may apply at www.navenergy.com by submitting the following:
- Resume
- 2 Letters of recommendation from past supervisors
- 3 Professional references
- Supporting documents (copies of degrees, certifications, etc.)
- Proof of Navajo Nation membership (if applicable)
Failure to provide the required information and meet the necessary qualifications results in automatic denial of the application.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
EEO/M/F/disability/veteran
Qualified Applicants Only
You must meet the specific necessary qualifications listed above to be considered a qualified applicant. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
This Position is subject to the preference requirements in the Navajo Preference in Employment Act, 15 N.N.C. § 601 et seq.
