Electra · 2 days ago
Manager II, Electrical I&C
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expElectra is transforming the heavy industry with innovative technology and is looking for a Manager II, Electrical I&C to support its operations. The role involves ensuring safe and reliable electrical systems while leading a team in a dynamic industrial environment.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingPrecious MetalsRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electricians and I&C technicians, cultivating a culture of safety, reliability, and operational excellence
Oversee installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of tank house DC rectifiers producing up to 160,000 amps, busbars, anodes/cathodes, electrolytic cells, automated cathode stripping machines, VFDs, MCCs, 4160V motors, and medium- and high-voltage distribution systems
Direct configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PLCs, SCADA systems, and instrumentation supporting hydrometallurgical processes
Conduct and lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs, complex shutdowns, and real-time troubleshooting under live production conditions to maximize uptime and safety
Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC/CEC codes, OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, arc-flash safety, and internal standards
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to integrate electrical systems into broader plant operations
Identify opportunities for process improvements, provide strategic solutions to complex technical challenges, and support operational readiness for 24/7 production
Assist in training junior technicians and contractors on safe electrical practices and procedures
Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Highschool Degree
5+ years of industrial electrical experience in mining, smelting, or refining operations, with extensive hands-on expertise in DC power, tank house rectifiers (up to 160,000 amps), high- and medium-voltage systems, VFDs, MCCs, motors, electrolytic cells, and automated stripping machines
3+ years in supervisory or leadership roles, managing large electrical maintenance teams and fostering talent development
Proven ability to manage large-scale shutdowns, continuous operations, and urgent troubleshooting while maintaining safety and uptime
Strong knowledge of electrical codes, safety standards, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and arc-flash protocols
Demonstrated excellence in team leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration, with a track record of improving operational performance
Preferred
Master Electrician license preferred
5+ years of experience in a leadership role
10+ years of industrial electrical experience in mining, metallurgy, or chemical processing, including hands-on work with electrowinning and electrorefining operations
Benefits
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
Reasonable use PTO
$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
12 weeks of paid parental leave
401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
Eligibility for incentive stock options
Company
Electra
Electra is a a clean iron company that uses a low-temperature, electrochemical-hydrometallurgical system to refine iron ore.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$349.51MKey Investors
Breakthrough Energy CatalystBloombergNEFNucor Corporation
2025-10-21Grant· $50M
2025-04-24Series B· $186M
2023-04-17Grant
Leadership Team
Sandeep Nijhawan
CEO and Co-founder
Dan Steingart
Advisor/Chief Scientist
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