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Job Summary
Job Description
This position is designed to safely perform all aspects of electrical or mechanical work in a mine. Equipment in the mine includes: 3 draglines, a coal blending facility with conveyor systems, stationary and portable power distribution systems (up to 138KV), dozers, motor graders, haul trucks, end dumps, backhoes, water trucks, front end loaders, vehicles and shop equipment. The position also requires working on the electrical and mechanical aspects of a Rail Road which includes locomotives, rail switches and rail road crossings.
Key Roles & Responsibilities for Electrical Position. Directly or through others, the incumbent will:
Mining Operations
Company
Oak Grove Management Co LLC
Locations
Kosse, Texas
Texas
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.
Job Summary
Job Description
This position is designed to safely perform all aspects of electrical or mechanical work in a mine. Equipment in the mine includes: 3 draglines, a coal blending facility with conveyor systems, stationary and portable power distribution systems (up to 138KV), dozers, motor graders, haul trucks, end dumps, backhoes, water trucks, front end loaders, vehicles and shop equipment. The position also requires working on the electrical and mechanical aspects of a Rail Road which includes locomotives, rail switches and rail road crossings.
- LEVEL OF POSITION WILL BE DETERMINED BY APPLICABLE SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
Key Roles & Responsibilities for Electrical Position. Directly or through others, the incumbent will:
- Understands basic AC/DC Circuit Theory, Digital and Analog Circuit Theory
- Maintain and troubleshoot electrical power distributions systems up to 138KV.
- Maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment on large earth-moving equipment and heavy equipment in lignite surface mining and reclamation activities.
- Maintain and troubleshoot facility and building electrical equipment including air conditioning systems Inspect, test, repair, and install electrical equipment such as leads, buses, breakers, batteries, AC & DC motors and generators, lighting, cranes, electrical switches.
- Perform MSHA electrical inspections and identify hazards.
- Properly conducts low, medium, and high voltage switching, clearing and grounding activities for all mine auxiliary equipment. This includes donning proper arc flash gear.
- Safely operate heavy equipment and machinery to move Power cable in mining areas including pits, spoils, pre-strip and reclamation areas.
- Work near large earth moving equipment such as dozers, draglines, loaders, and haulers. Terrain may be rough, wet, dusty and steep.
- Coordinate and lead work efforts in conjunction with crew members as well as other work groups in the mine.
- Ability to recognize inefficiencies, safety hazards and waste in mine operation and have general problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
- Builds cable and raceway systems and bends and installs conduit.
- Pulls and routes control and power cables through raceways, cable trays and conduits.
- Terminates cables and checks for continuity and accuracy.
- Perform some welding and other mechanical functions.
- HS Diploma - GED or equivalency - Required
- MSHA Electrical Qualification – Required for Electrician Position
- Must have the ability to interpret blue prints and schematics
- Must have the ability to work from heights up to 300 ft.
- Must have the ability to work in confined spaces
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
- Non-MSHA Qualified electricians will be considered for Apprentice Position
- Must have verifiable electrical experience to be considered for Apprentice Position
- Bargaining unit position represented by IBEW 2337.
Mining Operations
Company
Oak Grove Management Co LLC
Locations
Kosse, Texas
Texas
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request.
Salary : $34 - $40
