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Where could your journey with Mader take you?

Mining Electrician – High Voltage (Mobile Equipment & Fixed Plant)

  • 494000
  • Arizona
  • Minnesota
  • Casual
  • Full time
  • Closing on: Dec 4 2026

Per Diem + Paid Flights + Accommodation
2/1, 2/2 or 7/7 Rotations Available

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be hands-on, working across a variety of mine sites and equipment, including:

  • Maintain, diagnose, and repair high-voltage electrical systems across mining operations
  • Maintain and troubleshoot fixed plant electrical systems, including transformers, switchgear, motors, and HV cabling

  • Troubleshoot 4,160V and 13.8kV breakers and switchgear, as well as 480V systems and control circuits

  • Perform electrical maintenance, inspections, testing, and scheduled servicing

  • Troubleshoot instrumentation, control systems, and electrical components

  • Conduct Megger testing on motors and perform electrical testing using multimeters, insulation testers, and other diagnostic equipment

  • Support crane electrical systems, commissioning activities, and equipment installations

  • Work across major mining OEMs, including CAT, Komatsu, Sandvik, Epiroc, and Hitachi

  • Follow strict electrical safety procedures, including LOTO, arc flash protection, and PPE requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of electrical experience within mining, heavy industry, or similar industrial environments

  • High-voltage electrical experience, ideally across mobile equipment, fixed plant, or both

  • Experience troubleshooting HV and LV electrical systems, switchgear, breakers, motors, and control circuits

  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

  • Experience with electrical testing equipment and reading electrical schematics

  • Exposure to instrumentation, controls, automation, or commissioning work is an advantage

  • Experience with mining equipment and major OEMs is highly regarded

  • Ability to work FIFO across the U.S. on a 2/1, 2/2, or 7/7 rotation

  • Valid driver's license with a clean record

  • Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment requirements

  • MSHA Electrical Certification preferred

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive pay plus per diem every day you are away from home
  • Flights, accommodation, and meals fully covered every rotation
  • Your own service truck — no sharing, fully equipped
  • Full benefits: 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance
  • Referral bonuses up to $3,000
  • Consistent pay reviews and career progression opportunities
  • Work across multiple mine sites and states
  • A team culture that actually delivers leadership from people who’ve worked in the field

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