Plant Electrical Planner

Why TACORA?

Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company focused on the acquisition and revitalization of iron ore assets. Our mining and processing facility, Scully Mine, is located in Wabush, Labrador, Canada. Tacora is servicing high demand customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to provide high-grade and high-quality iron ore products.

As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance-driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team-based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.

With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian operations, we are passionate about innovation, and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable. We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities where we operate. At TACORA, we are a team.

At TACORA, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skillset working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

We are seeking qualified individuals for the role of Plant Electrical Planner. Please note that this is not a fly-in, fly-out position and will be based in Labrador West, NL. This position will be Monday – Friday.

Job Responsibilities:

•Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for industrial purposes

•Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks

•Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities within the mine to ensure compliance with specifications, & codes

•Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.

•Provide technical assistance to field personnel in the areas of high voltage distribution equipment, high voltage motors/generators & transmission lines

•Respond and provide technical assistance to electrical equipment problems within the company-owned facilities

•Direct and oversee vendor shop repairs on high voltage motors and mobile equipment to ensure quality workmanship

•Issue repair reports after critical jobs for proper historical documentation

•Identify engineered resolutions to recurring electrical issues

•Improve equipment reliability through historical trending and improved maintenance procedures

•Lead and participate in Failure Analysis and Vulnerability studies

•Execute equipment maintenance strategies (predictive and preventive)

•Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

•Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations

•Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

•Creation of shutdown schedules from a planning & scheduling perspective for the mine electrical department.

•Monitor, review, plan & schedule work identified by operational & maintenance field crews

Skills and Qualifications:

•Working knowledge of open pit mining operations including maintenance, safety, equipment, and staff utilization

•Previous experience in an electrical maintenance or mobile maintenance role is considered an asset

•Experience with power distribution systems up & transmission lines up to 46KV is considered an asset

•Previous experience with electrically powered mobile equipment such as Drills, Shovels & Haul Trucks is considered an asset

•Project management experience with the ability to meet deadlines

•Experience in document control systems

•Demonstrated experience with CMMS software & MS Project is an asset

•Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively train and mentor employees

•Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

•Comfortable with a fast-paced environment

•Excellent work ethic, and attendance record

Education:

•Red Seal Electrician or Electrical Engineering Technologist

•Power Line Technician Certification (Asset)

License:

•Class 5 Driver’s License

We are an equal opportunity employer!

Only those candidates who most align with the ideal candidate profile will be contacted by Tacora Resources for an interview.