Lineman
- Cochrane, ON, Canada
Full-time
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WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?
At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.
About Our Operation
Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.
Agnico Eagle Mines' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.
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In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.
Your Next Challenge
Reporting to the Power Distribution Electrical Supervisor, you will be part of the Infrastructure Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.
At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.
About Our Operation
Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.
Agnico Eagle Mines' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.
Want to learn more about Detour Lake Mine? Click here!
In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.
Your Next Challenge
Reporting to the Power Distribution Electrical Supervisor, you will be part of the Infrastructure Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.
- Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical distribution systems including overhead and underground power lines and cables, insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, stress cone, transformers and other associated equipment.
- Erect and maintain wood poles and guy wires
- Inspect and test overhead and underground power lines and cables and auxiliary equipment using electrical test equipment
- Operate hydraulic buckets when working on poles.
- Install and maintain fiber infrastructure
- Communicate with other workers to coordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments.
- If weather conditions does not allow work to be done safely you will be assigned interior tasks such as repairing 8kV and 25kV mine trailing cable.
- Ontario provincial (434A) or inter-provincial (Red Seal) Powerline Technician trade certificate.
- Practical work experience within the mining sector and power line construction.
- Experience working at a remote work site is considered an asset.
- Schedule: 14/14 schedule at our Detour Lake Mine;
- Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.
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Responsibilities
Install, maintain, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution systems and related equipment. Erect and maintain poles and guy wires, install fiber infrastructure, coordinate work with other employees, and repair mine trailing cables when weather prevents safe outdoor work.
Requirements
Applicants must hold an Ontario 434A or inter-provincial Red Seal Powerline Technician trade certificate. Practical experience in mining and power line construction is required, while experience at a remote work site is an asset.
Skills
- Power Line Construction
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Overhead Power Lines
- Underground Power Lines
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Repairs
- Power Line Inspection
- Electrical Testing
- Hydraulic Bucket Operation
- Wood Pole Erection
- Guy Wire Installation
- Fiber Infrastructure Installation
- Mine Trailing Cable Repair
- Work Coordination
- Health and Safety Compliance
Benefits
- On-Site Accommodation
- Meals
- Transportation To and From the Mine Site
- Travel Expense Coverage
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Keywords
- Powerline Technician
- 434A Trade Certificate
- Red Seal
- Power Line Construction
- Mining
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Overhead Power Lines
- Underground Power Lines
- Power Cables
- Insulators
- Conductors
- Lightning Arrestors
- Switches
- Stress Cones
- Transformers
- Wood Poles
- Guy Wires
- Electrical Test Equipment
- Hydraulic Buckets
- Fiber Infrastructure
- Mine Trailing Cable
- 8 kV
- 25 kV
- Health and Safety
- Remote Work Site