Process Plant Electrician I

About the role

The Process Plant Electrician I will join the electrical maintenance team at Newmont's gold processing plant. The role focuses on safe installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and repair of both low‑voltage (LV) and high‑voltage (HV) equipment to keep the plant operating continuously.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in safety meetings and prioritize safe work practices.
• Perform low‑voltage isolations, dead‑testing and high‑voltage switching (up to 13.8 kV).
• Carry out preventative maintenance on LV & HV electrical equipment following work instructions.
• Conduct portable appliance and GFCI testing.
• Troubleshoot and repair faulty electrical equipment.
• Execute electrical installations and verify compliance with site standards.
• Monitor field conditions and report maintenance needs to supervisors.

Required profile

• Secondary education (MULO/HAVO/VWO/LBO) with a technical diploma (e.g., NATIN, AMTO, IMEAO).
• Minimum two years of experience as an Electrician I, preferably in mining, utilities or heavy industry.
• Ability to read and write Dutch and English at a good standard.
• Strong commitment to safety and a solid work ethic.

Required skills

• Low‑voltage isolation and testing.
• Maintenance of LV & HV electrical equipment.
• Portable appliance testing and GFCI testing.
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Electrical installation work.
• High‑voltage switching (up to 13.8 kV) – advantageous.
• Reading technical documents in Dutch and English.
• Basic computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word).