• Electrician (Mach & Viking)

    Foresight Energy (Marion, IL)


    Experience in a wide range of maintenance preferred. Preventative maintenance, mechanical, hydraulic, & electrical troubleshooting.

    JOB TITLE DEFINITION:

    + Review & understand permissibility requirements

    + Proper splicing & troubleshooting techniques for underground cables

    + Service all face equipment to fit in mining cycle

    + Read electrical prints for equipment

    + Perform chain & crawler maintenance

    + Proper cribbing and blocking techniques

    + Operate all face equipment

    + Maintain CO monitor & communications

    + Troubleshoot & install leaky feeder & fiber optic cables

    + Fire suppression testing

    + Downshift – change major components on all equipment

    + Understand and service longwall mining equipment

    + Understand basics around CAT CST system

    + Fix sensors on shield electrics & troubleshoot electrics

    + Grease all appropriate components

    + Understand the tailgate tension cylinder and correct operation

    + Change backflush filter and water pump filters

    Requirements

    REQUIREMENTS

    TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    + 2+ years of underground experience

    + MSHA Certified Electrical Card holder & Illinois Electrical Certificate

     

    Benefits

     

    Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $35.

     

    In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

     

    At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.