Job Description

The Electrician III-VIII is responsible for performing general mine electrical work and performing these job duties in a safe, efficient, and cost effective manner.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Electrician III
Hiring Hourly Wage: $41.51

Electrician IV
Hiring Hourly Wage: $42.76

Electrician V
Hiring Hourly Wage: $44.03

Electrician VI
Hiring Hourly Wage: $45.35

Electrician VII
Hiring Hourly Wage: $47.64

Electrician VIII
Hiring Hourly Wage: $50.02

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

• Operates forklifts, man lifts, pick-up trucks and related service vehicles.
• Limited operation of shovels and haul trucks for troubleshooting purposes.
• Interprets lockout matrices for proper equipment isolation.
• Monthly MSHA electrical inspections on facilities and mining equipment.
• Properly de-energize equipment as per the isolation/lockout standards.
• Cut, bend, thread and install electrical conduit.
• Performs PM work on all electrical equipment.
• Reads and interprets single-lined diagrams and other electrical schematic drawings for troubleshooting purposes.
• Performs tests to ensure absence of voltage on all types of electrical equipment.
• Uses voltmeter, ammeter, megger, oscilloscope and related testing apparatus to test defective equipment.
• Repairs all types of plan and facility lighting, general electrical equipment and battery back-up systems.
• Checks and replaces brushes of generators, motors and other electrical equipment.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces equipment such as relays, switches, supervisory controls, indicating and recording equipment.
• Assist with relocation of sub-stations and associated power cables for mining equipment to meet operational needs.
• Inspects and repairs electrical components related to HVAC systems.
• Inspects and repairs radio, intercom and phone systems.
• Repairs defective high voltage trailing cables.
• Troubleshoots all types of electrical and electronic equipment and components, such as Programmable Logic Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives, Regulators and Power Supplies.
• Works with computers and various computer software packages.
• Maintenance and calibration of mine atmospheric testing systems.
• Examines tools and equipment for safety.
• Completes necessary reports and work orders.
• Provide basic tools to perform maintenance on equipment
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete related company training programs.

• Knowledge of mathematics and complete understanding of electrical formulas
• MSHA and Colorado Surface Coal electrical certifications or ability to obtain certifications within one year of employment
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Electrical Code
• Ability to perform minor welding projects
• Vocational training
• Practical knowledge of surface mining operations, preferred
• Familiar with all maintenance equipment and has advanced skills with welding, hoisting, lifting and blocking practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete company training programs

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members, including 40 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.