About the role
Underground Electrical Supervisor - Goldstrike Operations
Nevada Gold Mines | Career Growth Opportunity
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical Systems Leadership
• Lead surface/underground electrical operations including installation, maintenance, and repair of:
∙ High-voltage distribution systems
∙ Industrial control panels
∙ Mine-specific electrical infrastructure
• Ensure 24/7 equipment reliability through preventive maintenance programs
- Team & Contractor Management
- Directly supervise 15+ electrical technicians across 3 shifts
- Coordinate contractor activities for specialized projects ($1M+ capex initiatives)
- Implement MSHA-compliant safety protocols across all work areas
- Operational Excellence
- Conduct monthly arc flash risk assessments
- Maintain NFPA 70E compliance documentation
- Optimize maintenance workflows using CMMS (SAP)
- Technical Oversight
- Troubleshoot complex electrical faults (PLC-controlled systems)
- Review engineering drawings for infrastructure upgrades
- Manage $2M+ annual spare parts inventory
- Continuous Improvement
- Lead RCA investigations for critical equipment failures
- Implement energy efficiency initiatives (10% YOY reduction target)
- Develop cross-training programs for multi-skilled workforce
(Mining Industry Standards Compliance)
1. Safety & Compliance Credentials ✅ Mandatory:
- MSHA Part 48 certification with 5+ years perfect safety record
- Physical capacity for underground work (NFPA 70E compliant PPE usage)
- Valid Nevada state electrical supervisor license
2. Operational Experience 🔧 Required:
- 8+ years maintaining underground systems: ∙ 1kV+ distribution networks ∙ Diesel-electric haulage systems ∙ Refuge station backups
- 2+ full mine lifecycle project completions
3. Leadership Competencies 👥 Preferred:
- 5 years managing teams of 10+ in 24/7 operations
- Contractor management experience ($500k+ projects)
- SAP PM/EAM system implementation background
4. Technical Proficiency 💻 Required:
Advanced troubleshooting of: ∙ Allen-Bradley PLC systems
∙ Fiber optic mine communication networks
ArcGIS mapping for infrastructure planning
5. Specialized Knowledge 🏗 Preferred:
- Expertise in: ∙ Joy Global continuous miners (14CM series) ▪ Atlas Copco ventilation solutions ∙ Paste fill pumping systems
- Battery electric vehicle (BEV) infrastructure
6. Documentation Standards 📑 Required:
NEC Article 110 compliance reporting
Lockout-tagout (LOTO) program administration
Preventive maintenance scheduling (ISO 55000)
This revision: 🔹 Adds quantifiable performance metrics
🔹 Specifies equipment manufacturers/models
🔹 References regulatory standards
🔹 Structures requirements by competency areas
🔹 Maintains clear required/preferred distinctions