Job Openings Industrial Electrician - Underground

About the job Industrial Electrician - Underground

We are looking for a skilled Industrial Electrician to join our underground zinc operation in northern New York State. The role requires relocation and involves working five days a week with 10-hour shifts, followed by two days off.

Location Perks:

  • Proximity to towns: The site is just 10 miles from Gouverneur and 30-40 miles from Watertown, as well as nearby college towns like Canton and Potsdam.
  • Recreational access: A short drive from popular destinations like Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario, the Adirondack Mountains, and Lake Placid for world-class skiing.
  • Urban centers nearby: Close to Syracuse, Burlington (VT), Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa.
  • Living environment: Affordable housing, family-friendly, and safe small-town community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install and run cables, wires, and communication systems.
  • Install J-boxes, control boxes, and switch boxes for mechanical systems.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
  • Test and troubleshoot circuits, motors, fans, controllers, VFDs, and transformers.
  • Perform terminations and high-voltage splicing.
  • Develop an understanding of hoisting and crushing operations for troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial electrical work.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions for safe and efficient job performance.
  • Must be able to safely perform tasks that have potential safety risks for self and others.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay based on experience, with overtime and holiday rates.
  • 401K Retirement Plan with an additional 5% employer contribution.
  • Excellus Medical Plan with low employee contributions.
  • Free vision, dental, and life insurance coverage.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.