Electrician

Location: Boulby Mine, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

The Role

We're looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Electrical Technician to join our Surface Processing team at Boulby Mine. Working as part of a dedicated electrical maintenance team, you will help ensure that all processing plant machinery and equipment operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

The successful candidate will carry out planned inspections, fault-finding activities, repairs, and preventative maintenance, contributing to the safe and continuous operation of our processing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Work safely at all times and promote a strong safety culture.
• Complete statutory inspections and associated reports in line with legislative and site requirements.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations, risk assessments, method statements, and site-specific rules.
• Carry out and document electrical isolations in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain an up-to-date awareness of current and emerging health and safety standards.

Maintenance & Operations

• Inspect, fault-find, maintain, and repair a wide range of electrical equipment within the surface processing area.
• Execute planned electrical maintenance activities in accordance with the weekly maintenance schedule, working with minimal supervision.
• Operate within the site's Permit to Work system, accepting permits as an authorised recipient and ensuring all intrusive electrical work is completed safely and compliantly.
• Support the reliability and performance of plant equipment through proactive maintenance and timely response to breakdowns.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple disciplines to minimise plant downtime.
• Provide clear feedback to supervisors and team members regarding equipment condition, maintenance activities, and job progress.
• Interpret and act upon technical manuals, engineering drawings, verbal instructions, and historical maintenance records.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Respond promptly and effectively to equipment faults, applying sound judgement and technical expertise.
• Identify and recommend improvements to equipment performance, safety, tooling, and maintenance practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and reliability.

Resource Management

• Use parts, materials, tools, and consumables responsibly to minimise waste and control costs.
• Ensure all tooling and equipment are used safely and maintained in good condition.