Nyrstar · 20 hours ago
Electrical Engineer (East Tennessee Mines; Middle Tennessee Mines; Strawberry Plains, TN)
Strawberry Plains, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expNyrstar is a company operating in the mining sector, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide operational guidance to the Electrical maintenance team at their Tennessee Mines. The role involves ensuring safety compliance, maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment, and leading maintenance personnel to achieve departmental objectives.
Environmental EngineeringMiningMining TechnologyPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Promote awareness and comply with site standards and procedures in EHS
Demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed EHS goals in support of the department, site, and company standards
Demonstrates leadership in EHS through personal behaviors and conversations and ensuring that the Asset Management team reports all EHS incidents and participates in EHS initiatives
Provide clear expectations on performance in EHS through setting objectives in EHS for employees and contractors
Take responsibility for the safety of all personnel, including you, at Nyrstar Tennessee Mines
Maintaining effective short and long–term maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment
Monitoring for effective preventative and breakdown mechanical and electrical maintenance procedures
Consulting with warehouse and suppliers (if appropriate) regarding parts and consumables requirements and plans
Continually reviewing the most appropriate mechanical and electrical maintenance methods, equipment, and plans
Effectively coordinating mechanical and electrical maintenance personnel
Monitoring actual performance against targets and taking corrective action to maintain targets
Perform other duties as needed
Keeping up to date with new developments in techniques and computing for maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment
Reviewing and implementing new techniques and procedures that will streamline mechanical and electrical maintenance processes
Submission of proposals for more effective and efficient procedures and methods
Actively participate in the Maintenance team to support and promote agreed decisions of the department
Provide and ensure effective leadership, performance management, career development, and succession planning of section personnel
Ensure deployment and skill level requirements of section personnel are maintained to enable achievement of the annual plan
Ensure effective discipline, communication, and relationships within the team and between teams
Consistently apply Workplace Management Procedures to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and visions and values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required
Appropriate trade or related qualification in maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment or related discipline
5-10 years' experience in electrical maintenance, within a mining, construction, or OEM environment
Excellent technical knowledge and skills, including a broad understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance concepts, with an ability to coach and foster talent in others
Strong organizational and conceptual planning and operational skills with ability to communicate vision to others
Well-developed communication and people skills and a collaborative approach to the achievement of tasks
Demonstrated high regard for safe-working rules and procedures, with evidence of careful consideration of risk-factors in undertaking any initiative
Proven orientation to results with ability to maintain focus on key areas
Honesty, integrity, and an open approach to interpersonal relations at work
Preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of MSHA mine regulations, mine power distribution circuits, ground systems knowledge, grounding, ground monitoring and neutral grounding circuits preferred
5 years' experience in a supervisor or manager role preferred
Experience in leading others, with exposure to current leadership theory and team management practice preferred
Proficiency in relevant software, to include SAP, MS Office Suite, and ETAP preferred
Company
Nyrstar
Nyrstar is engages in mining, smelting, and producing zinc, lead, and other base and precious metals.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$650MKey Investors
Trafigura
2019-04-15Acquired
2018-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2007-10-29IPO
Leadership Team
Amber Hendrix
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