Mining Electrical Foreman

The role

The Mining Electrical Foreman supervises and coordinates electrical crews on active surface and underground mining projects. This role provides leadership for maintenance, construction, commissioning, shutdowns, and repairs involving various electrical systems and equipment.

What you will do

• Lead Journeyman and Apprentice Electricians while maintaining safe and productive operations.
• Supervise electrical maintenance, construction, commissioning, outages, and shutdown activities.
• Plan labor, equipment, materials, and daily work schedules.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations, NEC requirements, and site safety standards.
• Conduct safety meetings, JHAs, audits, and LOTO verification activities.
• Coordinate work with operations, maintenance, project management, and customers.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for mining electrical systems.
• Mentor and develop field personnel while monitoring quality and productivity.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and manpower tracking.

Required qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent experience where applicable.
• 7+ years of industrial, mining, or heavy commercial electrical experience.
• Previous Foreman, Lead Electrician, or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of substations, MCCs, switchgear, VFDs, transformers, conveyors, crushers, pumps, and process equipment.
• Working knowledge of NEC requirements and MSHA regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and around heavy equipment.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and dust.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the company

Loenbro is a construction lifecycle partner serving industrial, mining, energy, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure customers across the United States.