Electrician
Mississippi Lignite MiningCompany, LLC | |
United States, Mississippi, Ackerman | |
1000 McIntire Road (Show on map) | |
Oct 23, 2026 | |
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CURRENT EMPLOYEES - Please apply using "Jobs Hub" in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Employee Type: Regular Perform all aspects of electrical maintenance and other duties as assigned.Job Description: Key Responsibilities: * Performs job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures, state and federal regulations. * Performs electrical inspections on all in-service mining equipment and record repairs and findings into federal inspection book. * Maintains & repairs low, medium, and high voltage electrical circuits. * Installs/removes power cable from high voltage mining circuits. * Performs troubleshooting on AC and DC circuits. * Repairs, maintains, and troubleshoots DC motor and generator circuits on mining equipment. * Operates mining support equipment. * Operates the equipment to diagnose problems and to test after repair. * Operates light vehicles to travel throughout the mine site. Maintains work area in a safe and clean manner. * Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Skills & Competencies: Required * Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and instructions, and electrical prints and schematics. * Knowledge of National Electric Code, MSHA regulations. * Knowledge of basic electrical theory. * Knowledge of high voltage switchgear and be able to safely operate it. * Knowledge of basic electrical test instruments. * Knowledge of PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives. * Obtain MSHA Electrical Certification becoming a Qualified Person - able to perform electrical work in a mine after 1 year of work experience. Preferred * Electrical technical training at a vocational school or an electrician apprenticeship. * Possess MSHA Electrical Certification or be able to obtain it within the required time. ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR POSTION: * Intermittent: none * Occasionally (0 - 1/3 of workday): lifting and pulling floor to waist up to 50 pounds (trail cable); lifting waist to eye level up to 50 pounds; bilaterial and unilateral carrying up to 50 pounds; pushing up to 50 pounds; pulling up to 100 pounds; standing; work arms over head; work bent over/stooping; work kneeling; work bent over/sitting; work squatting; work arms over head-supine; climbing stairs; repetitive squatting; walking-uneven; walking-even. * Frequently (1/3 - 2/3 of workday): speaking (general communications); color vision (color codes, wiring). * Continually (2/3 - 3/3 of workday): sitting; grasping; bent wrists; vibration; alternating hand movements; equipment/tool handling; arm/elbow movements; head movement/rotation; hearing (troubleshooting, hazards, instructions); seeing (driving, troubleshooting) and depth perception (rotating equipment, electric switchgear). NOTE: This position requires working rotating shifts, on weekends and holidays, in dusty conditions, in high places and in all weather conditions. EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant. | |
Oct 23, 2026