Underground Electrician

Emo, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$130,000–$135,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Maintain, repair, install, and modify electrical systems and equipment across the underground mine, fleet, buildings, substations, and transformers. Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical failures and equipment such as soft starters and VFDs, document work accurately, and support safe, reliable production.

Job details

Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit to learn more. Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to: A stimulating values-based work environment A culture of collaboration and inclusion Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders Career development opportunities A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement A competitive total compensation program A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan About Coeur Mining Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia. Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same. Rainy River Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site. The Rainy River mine, located adjacent to the Ontario/Minnesota border is 65 kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in. Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration. About The Role Position: Underground Electrician Schedule: 14/14 - 12 Hour Days and Nights Reports To: Underground Electrical Supervisor Position Overview Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the role of the Electrician is to provide quality electrical maintenance, repairs, installation and modifications for mining fleet equipment, mine equipment, buildings, sub stations and transformers. Key Responsibilities Participate in safety programs and ensure that all safety standards for electrical maintenance operations are achieved. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other policies, procedures and requirements. Ensure all electrical systems are operating effectively by following a regular maintenance program. Ensure minimal downtime in production schedules by repairing electrical failures promptly and efficiently. Execute preventive maintenance activities and work towards reliability excellence. Keep accurate maintenance and repair records, ensuring any changes to electrical instruments are accurately documented. Fabricate and install electrical racks and equipment Troubleshoot and repair Softstarts, VFDs, Pumps, Ventilation Fans, etc. Ensure work order discipline requirements within SAP. Qualifications Education: Grade 12 diploma/GED Valid Drivers’ License Interprovincial Electrician trade certification Experience Minimum 3 years of related experience in an Industrial Setting High Voltage Distribution and low voltage control systems Mining experience, especially Underground preferred. Sub-stations, transformers and powerlines. Programable Logic Control an asset. Experience with Benshaw Soft-Starters Other Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems Possess a strong safety focus and exceptional safety record Good oral and written communication skills Ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment as well as independently Good computer skills with experience in Computer Maintenance Management software The anticipated salary for this position will be between $130,000 to $135,000. Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration. Why Coeur? Highly competitive base salary, compensation programs and a quarterly incentive program Extended Health & Dental Benefit Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Coeur Mining does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by Coeur Mining will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request. Additional Information Visit our LinkedIn Career Page or follow us on .

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must have a Grade 12 diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and an Interprovincial Electrician trade certification. The role requires at least three years of industrial experience, knowledge of high- and low-voltage systems, and a strong safety focus; underground mining, PLC, and Benshaw soft-starter experience are preferred or considered assets.