Electrician (Mach)

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

1. 2+ years of underground experience
2. MSHA Certified Electrical Card holder & Illinois Electrical Certificate

Benefits

Foresight Energy is an equal opportunity employer with excellent wage & benefit packages available that includes medical, dental, vision, & prescription benefits; life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid holidays, vacation, & much more.