Underground Electrician
Location
Kellogg
Type
Full Time
Position Overview
Bunker Hill Mine is seeking a skilled Underground Electrician to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of underground mining equipment and infrastructure. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems throughout the mine. The ideal candidate has strong industrial electrical experience, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic underground mining environment while ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations and company safety standards.
Bunker Hill Mine is seeking a skilled Underground Electrician to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of underground mining equipment and infrastructure. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems throughout the mine. The ideal candidate has strong industrial electrical experience, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic underground mining environment while ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations and company safety standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair underground electrical systems, including power distribution equipment, substations, transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and grounding systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on underground mining equipment such as loaders, drills, and haul trucks.
- Perform preventive maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
- Support critical mine infrastructure including ventilation, pumping, hoisting, and dewatering systems.
- Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and verify de-energization before performing work.
- Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
- Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns and perform timely repairs under underground operating conditions.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to support production goals.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of industrial or mining electrical experience.
- Strong knowledge of three-phase power systems, motor controls, and PLC troubleshooting.
- Experience working with underground mining equipment and environments preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Journeyman Electrician certification or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
- MSHA Part 48 Underground Certification preferred.
- Experience with CMMS systems, telematics, and advanced diagnostics is a plus.
- Prior experience in hard rock or narrow-vein underground mining operations is preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork, accountability, quality workmanship, and problem-solving.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in confined underground spaces and varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, moisture, and dust.
- Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver tools and materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and navigate uneven ground and underground terrain.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and protective gear.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as operational needs require.
About Us
Bunker Hill Mine is a historic underground silver-lead-zinc operation located in Kellogg, Idaho, at the heart of the Silver Valley. With more than a century of mining heritage, Bunker Hill has played a foundational role in the region. Today, we are focused on building its future.
Operated by Bunker Hill Mining Company, the mine is being revitalized through modern engineering, advanced technology, and best-in-class safety and environmental practices. Guided by experienced leadership, strong values, and a clear vision, we are creating a responsible and sustainable operation for the long term. Joining our team means being part of an exciting restart—helping to build a safe, high-performing operation and shaping the next generation of responsible mining in the Silver Valley.
Our success is driven by the values we live in every day. We empower our people to behave like owners and act with a sense of urgency while doing things safely. We assume good intent, expect every employee to be a team player, and hold one another accountable while treating others with respect and kindness. We are committed to continuous improvement and delivering results—supporting our community, advancing responsible mining, and providing our employees with a best-in-class work environment.
Bunker Hill Mine is a historic underground silver-lead-zinc operation located in Kellogg, Idaho, at the heart of the Silver Valley. With more than a century of mining heritage, Bunker Hill has played a foundational role in the region. Today, we are focused on building its future.
Operated by Bunker Hill Mining Company, the mine is being revitalized through modern engineering, advanced technology, and best-in-class safety and environmental practices. Guided by experienced leadership, strong values, and a clear vision, we are creating a responsible and sustainable operation for the long term. Joining our team means being part of an exciting restart—helping to build a safe, high-performing operation and shaping the next generation of responsible mining in the Silver Valley.
Our success is driven by the values we live in every day. We empower our people to behave like owners and act with a sense of urgency while doing things safely. We assume good intent, expect every employee to be a team player, and hold one another accountable while treating others with respect and kindness. We are committed to continuous improvement and delivering results—supporting our community, advancing responsible mining, and providing our employees with a best-in-class work environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Bunker Hill Mining Corporation
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