Underground Electrical Supervisor

Redpath is a premier full-service, global underground mining contractor. We have the expertise, track record and qualifications to support any scope of work, even in the most remote parts of the world. Our projects are started well on time and are executed with the highest safety standards and exceptional workmanship. We serve our international client base from our offices and facilities across the globe.

At Redpath, it is of utmost importance that our employees go home safely at the end of every shift: Safety - First, Last and Always. Redpath offers competitive compensation and benefit packages for all employees. We are a people-first organization and pride ourselves on growth and development opportunities for our employees.  We thrive in challenging work environments and collaborate globally to support our clients and employees.

We are currently hiring for an experienced Underground Electrical Supervisor join our Freeport Indonesia Project in Central Papua. With flights provided from your point of hire to site, on a 6/3 roster, with 12-hour shifts.

 Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all work in your area is done safely – procedures followed so that productivities are achieved without incident

• Ensure the safe and efficient completion of all tasks as assigned by Superintendent. Your position reports upward through your chain of command

• Plan tasks for the shift in conjunction with the Superintendent, and when necessary, licensing or training and maintenance personnel

• Allocate machinery, work areas and tasks to shift employees

• Direction and supervision of workers employed in your project area

• Attend at pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, safety meetings

• Installation and maintenance of:

  • High Voltage power systems and cables,
  • 1000v mining cables, switchgear and protection systems
  • Leaky feeder systems
  • General low voltage (480v-220v-110v) equipment installations

• High Voltage cable terminations and switchgear

• Ensuring all electrical installation meets the relevant codes and standards

• Oversee the daily line up and safety meeting with the crew and upgrading of procedures that will optimize company safety and quality of work

• Visit all assigned working areas and make sure the area is up to standard, employees are following procedures, sign off the Neil George, 5 x 5 Safety and Operator pre-check cards

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering degree or similar
• Previous electrical supervisory experience in an underground environment
• 5 years or more experience in electrical installation in the heavy industrial and mining fields
• Safety & goal oriented
• Good communication skills
• Sound computer skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct a large workforce.

https://www.redpathmining.com/en/careers