Electrical Manager Jobs in West Virginia (NOW HIRING)

This position is located at Ohio County Coal Resources in Dallas, WV. We are seeking hard working, motivated individuals. If you are interested in pursuing a career with great potential, we want you!

Primarily responsible for maintaining equipment in run-ready condition, thereby reducing down time and increasing cost effectiveness and efficiency. Manages all maintenance-related activities on continuous miner sections and outby areas of the mine to ensure high availability and productivity.

Pay Type: Salary

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Maintain the mine electrical system in safe and permissible condition
• Plans efficient maintenance and preventive maintenance activities and procedures that safely maximize productivity and profitability
• Works to ensure that all safety, maintenance, and cost objectives are met or exceeded
• Communicates mine plans, changes, and company policies and procedures to other supervisors & employees
• Works with the Senior Electrical Manager, Master Mechanic, and Maintenance Planner to plan and execute efficient maintenance activities that minimize downtime
• Communicate potential opportunities to improve the operation
• Communicate issues that would impact the running of a safe, productive, and cost-effective operation
• Direct electrical repair work to ensure safe and efficient completion
• Supervise all maintenance to mobile and stationary equipment in assigned area.
• Maintain communication equipment in operable condition
• Required permissibility checks on electrical equipment
• Oversee the preventive maintenance program for assigned area
• Ensure all electrical/maintenance reports required by law or company policy are completed
• Regular inspection of equipment and removing from service for repairs when required
• Order parts and supplies as needed
• Participate in the evaluation of equipment life as to rebuilds or replacements
• Interpret maintenance manuals, parts books, work orders, blueprints, and schematics
• Troubleshoot and maintain complex electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Work with the Supervisor of Human Resources to resolve industrial and employee relation issues, coordinate employee communications, and resolve conflicts and grievances
• Works with Office Manager/Mine Clerk to make sure all payroll systems are correct
• May perform the duties of the Shift Maintenance Supervisor on an as-needed basis

Experience

• Must be an experienced underground coal miner with at least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience
• 3 or more years of related experience in mine operations and electrical & mechanical maintenance preferred; or possesses a degree in engineering, electronics, or a relevant industrial field and 1 or more years of experience
• Minimum 2 years underground supervisory experience (preferred)

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED, preferred
• Reliable transportation
• Regular and punctual attendance
• State issued/MSHA Underground Low, Medium, and High Voltage Electrical certification required
• State issued Underground Miner certification required
• State issued Underground Mine Foreman certification, preferred
• Minimum 5 years underground electrical experience required, or 2 years of underground electrical experience coupled with a minimum of an Associate’s degree in a field related to Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Requires working knowledge of coal mining operations, including safety, production, maintenance, and cost
• Working knowledge of underground electrical systems, electronics, hydraulics, mechanics, and welding
• Understanding and knowledge of State and Federal underground electrical laws
• Experience with automation (PLC’s, HMI’s) – programming is a plus, but not required
• Experience and understanding of relay logic, breakers, fuses, vacuum contactors, transformers
• Understanding of MSHA- required circuit protections – Ground Fault, Ground Monitor, Short Circuit, Overcurrent, and Under Voltage Protection
• Job duties will be performed underground and on the surface; must be able to obtain all applicable Federal and State underground and surface certifications and successfully complete industry-approved training courses
• Must be able to work safely and effectively as part of a team or independently
• Must be able to successfully pass a post-offer drug test and background check
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship

Job Schedule and Physical Demands

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as schedule requires (subject to applicant’s religious practices)
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule (subject to the applicant’s religious practices)
• Must be able to work in an underground mining environment
• Ability to lift floor-to-waist and waist-to-overhead
• Ability to push/pull as needed
• Standing, bending, step climbing, crawling and working overhead
• Ability to perform heavy labor and lift 50+ pounds as needed

Benefits

• 401k with 6% employer match for eligible employees
• Employee Savings Plans for eligible employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx benefits
• Basic Life/ADD Insurance, optional Term Life, Accidental Life Insurance
• Additional Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance benefits for eligible employees
• Short and Long-Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Monthly and annual bonus plans for eligible employees
• Paid holidays and paid vacation