Power System Protection Relay Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR's commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description:

The Senior Power Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, reliability, and optimization of electrical power systems supporting mining and process plant operations. This role is critical to maintaining safe, continuous production and requires advanced technical expertise in high-voltage distribution, system troubleshooting, and infrastructure development. This position serves as a technical leader and key decision-maker, working cross-functionally with operations, maintenance to ensure system reliability, support capital projects, and drive continuous improvement across the site.

Day to Day:

Your role will consist of:

• Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of high-voltage electrical distribution systems.

• Ensure reliability of critical infrastructure including switchgear, MCCs, substations, and plant power distribution systems.

• Perform root cause analysis and lead resolution of complex electrical failures impacting production.

• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.

• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for processing plant electrical and control systems.

• Mentor maintenance personnel and supervisors on best practices, diagnostics, and repair strategies.

• Support rapid response efforts to reduce downtime and restore production safely and efficiently.

Project Management

• Lead electrical scope for capital and sustaining projects, from design through commissioning.

• Manage contractors and ensure quality installation of electrical infrastructure, power lines, and plant systems.

• Oversee system integration across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical projects.

• Apply experience in large-scale mining/process construction projects and system startups.

• Manage electrical projects including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and execution.

• Coordinate multi-discipline efforts across operations, engineering, and contractors.

• Drive accountability for project delivery in alignment with production and operational priorities.

• Ensure compliance with MSHA, and electrical safety standards.

• Conduct system risk assessments and implement controls to mitigate hazards.

• Act as a leader in promoting a strong site safety culture.

Optimization and Leadership

• Identify and implement improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and system performance.

• Support implementation of new technologies in automation, controls, and power management systems.

• Drive initiatives that reduce downtime and improve long-term asset performance.

• Partner closely with operations and maintenance leadership to support production goals.

• Provide technical training and mentorship to develop team capabilities.

• Serve as a key technical resource for site-wide electrical systems.

Is This You??

• 10+ years of experience in electrical systems within mining, power generation, or heavy industrial environments.

• Demonstrated experience with:

High-voltage distribution systems and infrastructure

Process plant construction, commissioning, and operations

Electrical system troubleshooting in live production environments

• Proven background leading multi-discipline industrial construction and infrastructure projects.

• Experience managing installation of electrical systems such as power lines, plant systems, and process facilities.

• Strong knowledge of:

Power system design and analysis

Electrical codes and standards (NEC, MSHA,)

Industrial control systems (PLCs, VFDs, SCADA)

• Experience with design and modeling tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD) preferred.

• Proven ability to:

Lead teams and contractors across complex projects

Manage budgets, schedules, and execution in high-risk environments

• Experience with crushing, conveying, leach systems, and processing plants is preferred.

• Protective relay coordination & power studies

• Reliability engineering (RCFA, RCM)

• High-voltage system design & substation experience

• Capital planning & project justification

Working Conditions & Location:

• Environment: This role involves working in both office and field environments, including outdoor work at mine sites with exposure to dust, noise, and varying weather conditions.

• Location: The Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine site is located at elevations ranging from approximately 9,400 ft. to 10,600 ft. above sea level.

• Schedule: M-Th, 10hrs / day

• Physical Demands: The role may require walking on uneven terrain, climbing ladders, and working at heights or in confined spaces.

The summary provided is a basic outline of duties for the Senior Power Systems Engineer role and is not all-inclusive. For applicants residing in CO, the salary range for this role is from $120,000-$130,000. Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, and STI.

SSR Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to SSR Mining in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where SSR Mining has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of SSR Mining and SSR Mining will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.