Plant Electrician

If you are looking to join a quality team with an industry leading safety culture, an employer of choice within the mining industry ' we'd like to invite you to explore an exciting career opportunity with Leer South, an Arch Resources subsidiary. Arch's Leer South facility boast a "best in class" reserve life providing employee stability and opportunities for professional growth while providing excellent compensation and outstanding benefits, such as medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, and educational assistance.

Leer South is a growing, world-class mining company producing essential resources for steel manufacturing worldwide Leer South is one of the largest employers in the region and takes pride in our positive employee relations and community support activities. Leer South is looking for a Plant Electrician to join our successful team in Philippi, West Virginia.

Job Title: Plant Electrician

Job Location: Leer South Mining Complex (Philippi, WV)

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Perform electrical, mechanical and hydraulic inspections, testing, maintenance and repair work associated with a coal preparation plant.
• Perform scheduled, unscheduled and preventative maintenance on preparation plant equipment/installations by using numerous types of hand tools, precision measuring instruments, diagnostic equipment (voltmeters, ammeters, etc.) and machine tools to replace parts and components, make repairs, conduct rebuilds, dismantle and reassemble equipment and components as necessary.
• Read and interpret blue prints and wiring diagrams and follow maintenance manuals and parts books to set up and perform tasks.
• Perform welding and acetylene torch cutting work on as needed basis.
• May be required to document all or certain work activities and related information.
• Periodically perform certain duties assigned primarily to other position(s), as follows:
• Use density weigh scale instrument to manually obtain the wash circuit's fluid media operating gravity and compare it with the automated nuclear density gauge's (K-ray) gravity reading to determine if the gauge needs to be adjusted (if they match or not).
• Examine operation of static thickener by performing manual and visual checks and with the use of instruments for: clarity, bed level, density, torque, pH and overall appearance of thickener.
• Perform preventative maintenance greasing of plant parts/components/equipment/installations using hand held grease gun.
• Perform manual duties such as washing plant floor with water hose, shoveling spills, etc.
• Operate mobile equipment.
• Conduct all work activities in compliance with Federal and State coal mining laws and Company policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate various site needs.

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• WV Electrician's Card
• PLC troubleshooting experience preferred
• High school graduate or equivalent experience
• Excellent interpersonal /communication skills and the ability to work with others in a team environment
• Work ethic that allows him/her to demonstrate ability daily with minimum supervision
• Previous plant and/or general heavy maintenance experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to safety through previous performance history

POSITION WILL REPORT TO: Plant Foreman

Arch Resources, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive full and fair consideration for employment. M/F/Disability/Vet