Careers
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
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Maintain and troubleshoot fixed plant electrical systems, including transformers, switchgear, motors, and HV cabling
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Troubleshoot 4,160V and 13.8kV breakers and switchgear, as well as 480V systems and control circuits
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Perform electrical maintenance, inspections, testing, and scheduled servicing
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Troubleshoot instrumentation, control systems, and electrical components
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Conduct Megger testing on motors and perform electrical testing using multimeters, insulation testers, and other diagnostic equipment
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Support crane electrical systems, commissioning activities, and equipment installations
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Work across major mining OEMs, including CAT, Komatsu, Sandvik, Epiroc, and Hitachi
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Follow strict electrical safety procedures, including LOTO, arc flash protection, and PPE requirements
What We’re Looking For
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3+ years of electrical experience within mining, heavy industry, or similar industrial environments
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High-voltage electrical experience, ideally across mobile equipment, fixed plant, or both
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Experience troubleshooting HV and LV electrical systems, switchgear, breakers, motors, and control circuits
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Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
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Experience with electrical testing equipment and reading electrical schematics
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Exposure to instrumentation, controls, automation, or commissioning work is an advantage
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Experience with mining equipment and major OEMs is highly regarded
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Ability to work FIFO across the U.S. on a 2/1, 2/2, or 7/7 rotation
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Valid driver's license with a clean record
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Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment requirements
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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