Electrical Superintendent (Bissett)

Electrical Superintendent (Bissett)

07 Nov
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Bissett

07 Nov

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Bissett

- Location: True North Mine, Bissett, Manitoba (Camp-Based)
- Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Company: 1911 Gold Corporation
- Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off or 14 days on / 14 days off rotation (Day Shift)
- Work Location: This position is based at the True North Mine site. Camp accommodations and meals are provided during scheduled work rotations in accordance with the Company's Camp Accommodation Policy. Transportation to and from the mine site is coordinated from designated travel points in accordance with the Company's Travel Policy.

Position Overview

1911 Gold is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to lead electrical maintenance and support the safe, reliable operation of our underground gold mine and associated surface infrastructure in Bissett, Manitoba.

This role provides leadership to electrical supervisors, electricians, instrumentation personnel, and contractors. The successful candidate will establish maintenance priorities, improve equipment reliability, and coordinate electrical work to support mine development and production.

Key Responsibilities

Safety and Leadership

- Lead a safety-focused electrical team, setting explicit expectations for work quality, accountability, and performance
- Ensure electrical work follows applicable requirements, site procedures, and safe work practices
- Oversee electrical isolation, lockout/tagout, switching, and energized work controls
- Participate in inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions
- Coach supervisors and trades personnel, identify training needs, and support employee development
- Manage electrical contractors to ensure work meets site safety, quality, and scheduling expectations

Underground Electrical Operations

- Oversee the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting,



and repair of underground electrical distribution systems and equipment
- Support the reliability of substations, transformers, switchgear, motor control centres, cables, grounding systems, and electrical protection equipment
- Coordinate electrical services for mine development, including power extensions, equipment relocations, and commissioning
- Oversee electrical support for ventilation, dewatering, pumping, crushing, conveying, hoisting, and other mine infrastructure, as applicable
- Support the maintenance of motors, drives, instrumentation, PLCs, and control systems
- Maintain accurate electrical drawings, equipment records, inspection documentation, and operating procedures

Maintenance Planning and Reliability

- Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical assets
- Work with planning, operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to prioritize work and coordinate shutdowns
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for recurring failures and significant electrical breakdowns
- Monitor equipment performance, maintenance backlogs, and reliability measures to identify improvements
- Ensure critical spare parts, materials, tools, and external services are available
- Support the effective use of the computerized maintenance management system, including work orders, equipment history, and maintenance plans

Budgeting and Projects

- Develop and manage electrical maintenance budgets and forecasts
- Monitor labour, contractor, material, and repair costs




- Provide electrical input into capital projects, equipment selection, and infrastructure upgrades
- Coordinate project execution, commissioning, and handover to operations and maintenance
- Identify practical opportunities to improve energy efficiency, equipment availability, and operating costs

Qualifications

Preferred Education

- Journeyperson Electrician certification, preferably Red Seal, with eligibility to work in Manitoba; an electrical engineering degree or technology diploma combined with relevant operational experience may also be considered

Experience

- A minimum of 10 years of electrical maintenance experience in mining or heavy industry, including significant underground mining experience
- At least five years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Strong knowledge of underground power distribution, high- and low-voltage systems, electrical protection, motors, drives, and control systems.
- Experience managing maintenance programs, shutdowns, budgets, contractors, and electrical projects
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex problems and improve equipment reliability
- Experience with PLCs, instrumentation, and industrial automation is an asset
- Experience using a computerized maintenance management system
- Strong communication, planning, and leadership skills
- Experience in remote camp operations, mine start-ups, or operational ramp-ups is an asset
- Valid driver's licence and ability to work underground and travel to site on the required rotation

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

1911 Gold Corporation is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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