Master Electrician - Gowest
Descripción
About the Role:
As a Master Electrician at Dumas, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing electrical installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting for surface and underground mining infrastructure. You will ensure all electrical systems—including power distribution, motor control centers, switchgear, hoisting systems, communications, and processing plant equipment—operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and site-specific requirements. This senior role provides technical leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for all electrical work on site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, inspect, and repair electrical systems across mine sites, including: Surface and underground power distribution, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, and switchgear, Hoist electrical systems and headframe components etc…
- Troubleshoot and diagnose failures in complex electrical systems and equipment, implementing timely and effective corrective action.
- Perform high-voltage and low-voltage work safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Interpret and update electrical schematics, blueprints, single-line diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and energy isolation (LOTO) procedures are followed at all times.
- Oversee, mentor, and support electrical apprentices and journeypersons, providing guidance on safe and compliant practices.
- Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and system testing; complete detailed maintenance reports.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to support production goals and project planning.
- Verify that all electrical work meets Dumas standards, mine regulations, and applicable electrical codes.
- Participate in hazard assessments, safety meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Valid Master Electrician Certification in Ontario (or equivalent provincial designation).
- Basic Underground Common Core
- Minimum 5–7 years of industrial or mining electrical experience, including high-voltage distribution and fixed plant systems.
- Strong understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and mining electrical regulations.
- Proficiency with diagnostics, instrumentation, control systems, and motor control technology.
- Experience working with hoisting systems, processing plants, or underground distribution (asset).
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
- Excellent safety record with a strong commitment to safe work practices.
Schedule: We offer a variety of site-specific schedules, and our recruiters will be happy to provide detailed information about the schedule for each position during the initial screening process.
Compensation: This position offers a competitive wage along with a comprehensive benefit and retirement package. Meal and travel allowances along with accommodations for out-of-town workers are also provided.
Take on the challenges and rewards of a career that will take you far.
Why Dumas?
- Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Performance-based financial rewards
- Commitment to health and safety
- Training and career development
- Global opportunities
Submit Your Application:
Please send us your resume via our website at www.dumasmining.com – it is important to submit your transcripts using the “Add Portfolio” button under the additional files section at the bottom of the first page.
Thank you for your interest in this career opportunity with Dumas Contracting Ltd. To be considered, you must be a Canadian citizen or authorized in writing to work in Canada under federal immigration requirements, and currently be residing in Canada.
Dumas Contracting Inc. is committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Dumas Contracting Inc. does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applications. This advertisement is for an existing vacancy.
The above reflects the general duties considered to describe the principle functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed job description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. This description is for the purpose of information only. It is understood that the terms or conditions of the job are subject to change as may be deemed necessary by the Company to maintain a safe and efficient operation.