Electrical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team at the Turquoise Ridge complex. As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for assisting with maintenance activities for the Process, Surface, and Underground.

• Conducting engineering design, calculations, analyses, and development of electrical equipment specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Assessing RCM/RCA team requirements, securing resources, and providing RCM/RCA essential element training for team members.
• Organizing and documenting all aspects of an RCA Analysis, including meeting, doing the analysis, verifying, and drawing factual conclusions about why undesirable events occur.
• Developing recommendations to eliminate the risk of recurrence of the event.
• Organizing and documenting all aspects of a RCM Analysis, including meeting, doing the analysis, developing the maintenance strategy, reviewing the maintenance strategy with area managers, and following up on the implementation of maintenance tasks.
• Developing and tracking measures that define success for each study. Publishing results for upper management review.
• Performing computer-related functions such as drawings, spreadsheets, and database compilations.
• Providing technical knowledge and field troubleshooting skills for power distribution, electrical controls, and instrumentation systems, and components.
• Providing safety leadership and responsibility in the Electrical Department through training and education of Electrical personnel.
• Responsible for providing quality work, which includes internal and external customer satisfaction, quality processes/procedures, and quality equipment/tools.
• Facilitating on-going maintenance of the power distribution high, medium, and low voltage switchgear, 5KV motors, and their control systems.
• Must be able to interface and communicate effectively with customers through performance of field investigations in response to customers' needs.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of electrical maintenance strategies and plans.
• Managing of Engineering Design consultants including all design activities.
• Providing input to design consultants to ensure the design meets operating requirements and permitting requirements.
• Assisting in tendering and awarding engineering design requirements.
• Ensuring the engineering design schedule is managed to meet the construction schedule requirements.
• Providing oversight for the construction and commissioning of all process-related projects and systems.
• Aiding with contractor supervision.
• Ensuring correct operating procedures are followed regarding safety, environmental, and project objectives.
• Ensuring all mineral processing project aspects are carried out in a manner that will meet or exceed Nevada Gold Mines values and vision.
• Implementing project delivery systems and tools.
• Ensuring compliance with all project management systems including document control integrity, contractor management, scope change control, providing oversight during commission, providing oversight for process equipment procurement, maintaining project within approved scope, working closely with civil and mechanical capital project management to integrate engineering, design, and construction activities, and project administration.
• Assessing and providing supervision of major shutdown activities that are specifically related to critical electrical equipment.
• Occasionally acting as backup electrical and instrumentation supervisor if required.
• On average, 70% work time performing in-office tasks and 30% work time performing in-field tasks (such as equipment troubleshooting, commissioning, investigation, supervision, etc.).
• Participating in networking forums for electrical reliability and maintenance within Nevada Gold Mines as well as other external organizations - with the purpose of keeping knowledge up-to-date.
• Able to perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and/or Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) expertise required.
• Licensed as a professional engineer in USA or Canada preferred.
• Experience with project management preferred.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred.
• Must have advanced knowledge of electrical engineering and design and be familiar with applicable codes, standards, and acceptable industry practices.
• Must have excellent technical knowledge of electrical and process control systems, including a thorough knowledge of electrical theory with experience in both AC and DC circuitry and motors, the ability to read and understand electrical schematics, logic, and connection drawings, PLC experience, knowledge in medium and low voltage environments, experience in motor switchgear, control, and solid-state drives.
• Minimum of three years field experience in maintenance and/or project engineering required.
• Experience with managing contractors and contract management required.
• Be able to work overtime under urgent requests or under reasonable notifications.
• Excellent computer skills required.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the highest commitment to health and safety.
• Ability to utilize electronic systems and the use of Microsoft Office products required.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• SAP applications preferred.
• E-Tap power system analysis software experience preferred.

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.