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Mine Electrician - Marblaegis Mine– British Gypsum – Saint Gobain

At Saint-Gobain, we pride ourselves on being innovative, customer focused, agile, open and engaging and entrepreneurial. We are also proud to have been named a ‘Top Employer’ for 7 consecutive years. If you are a quick learner, you like working in a team, and you want to know what it’s like to work for a top employer that is working hard to make the world a better home; then please read on to find out more about this exciting and rare opportunity to join us as a Mine Electrician in East Leake.

Is this role right for me?

Mining and manufacturing started in the 19th century and since then we have been responsible for a huge wealth of innovations, head to https://www.british-gypsum.com/about-us/our-history to see our amazing story!

The future means better built environments, better homes and better places to work.

We know that a building is more than just a building. It’s a home, a place to rest and recuperate, a place to learn, and a place to work. That’s why we’ve been helping the industry and our construction partners build better ever since our launch in 1917. It’s an ethos we continue to live by today, because we want to create spaces that people love to work, rest and play in.

The overall purpose of the role is

• Appointment under Mining Regulations 2014
• To assist the Electrical Engineer and Electrical Team Leader in the day to day discharge of his duties including that of daily personal supervision of personnel in a geographical area (District) defined on the Mine Plan
• To undertake these duties and responsibilities in a safe and economic manner in compliance with mining legislation, company policy and Managers Rules

Role Accountabilities

• Carry out electrical work out at the mine
• At all times to know who is involved in ongoing / planned works
• Promotion of Positive safety culture
• Accident/Investigation to Root Cause and implementation of containment/countermeasures within area of command
• Deploy craftsmen and resources to meet the requirements of the Mine Safety Management system and Safety Plan
• Assist and carry out the installation of out bye services and rock handling equipment installation/move ups to efficiently support production operations
• Assist and carry out the installation of district services
• Assist and carry out the installation of District electrical and ventilation schemes in accordance with Mine plan
• Assist and carry out the planning and preparation of mine maintenance to minimise downtime
• Ensure energy consumption is minimised through optimised running (pumps and ventilation)
• Ensure Mobile Plant is fuelled in accordance with Managers Rules
• Ensure compliance with Rock Quality and safety Procedures
• Support delivery of the F Matrix Plan to deliver identified improvements.
• Assist in the application of low level FI tools (Quick Kaizen, EWOs) to identify Root Causes of problems effect performance improvements
• Ensure personnel are deployed to progress and sustain TPM activity.
• Assist electrical contractors working in the mine
• Ensure electrical equipment and spares are stored and accounted for

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Candidates must have undertaken a recognised electrical apprenticeship and would ideally have an HNC or equivalent
• Experience of LV and HV systems and associated Permits to Work would be an advantage.
• An understanding of PLC and SCADA control systems would be helpful.
• Experience of participation in continuous improvement projects.
• Coming from a mining background would be advantageous but not essential.
• Trained and competent with requirements of the Electricity at Work regulations,
• The 18th Edition Regulations and the Use of Electricity in Mines would be ideal.

Flexible packages designed for you!

We know employees value different things more than others. As well as a great range of standard benefits we understand circumstances in life also change so flexibility through these changes is important. We give employees the ability to change and alter their package to match their needs. This flexibility is self-administered through our on-line employee hub called bubble! (Winner! UK & Ireland ‘Best Flexible Benefits Plan’ award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2020)

As well as a competitive salary other benefits include

• A defined contribution pension scheme.
• 31 days’ holiday including the statutory bank holidays (Increasing to 33 with service).
• A defined share purchasing scheme (Each month you put away an agreed amount from your ‘pre-tax' pay and we use it to buy Saint-Gobain shares for you. As an added bonus, for every four shares you buy Saint-Gobain will give you an extra share free of charge).
• As an employee, you are automatically covered by the Saint-Gobain Life Assurance Scheme.
• Staff discounts and various other benefits.

Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain an inclusive employer?

Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland is home to some of the best known and respected companies in the construction sector including Jewson, British Gypsum, Isover, Weber and Pasquill. We manufacture and distribute materials and solutions, which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all.

We are an equal opportunities employer, we embrace diversity and are on a mission to make our organisation inclusive and accessible to all, we believe that working in a diverse business can be more enjoyable, teams can be more innovative, and make better decisions. We already employ many fantastic people from diverse backgrounds, but we still want to do more.

We want to be a business that you’ll be proud to work for; one that is committed to improving people’s daily life, being responsible, doing the right thing, and to preserving the environment by embedding sustainability in all our businesses.

Apply Now to complete our quick application process and be a part of our future!