Power Systems Engineer

Why TACORA?

Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company, with our processing facility located at Scully Mine in Wabush, NL, Canada, servicing high demand from customers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance‐driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team-based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.

With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian operations, we are passionate about innovation, and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable. We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities where we operate. At TACORA, we are a team.

At TACORA, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skillset working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

We are seeking qualified individuals for the role of Power Systems Engineer. This will be a Monday-Friday schedule. Please note that this position is based in Labrador West.

Job Responsibilities:

- Support operations through continuous improvement of electrical equipment and systems.

- Plan, design and analyzing new and existing power systems to increase reliability & sustainability.

- Troubleshooting power system failures and performing root cause analysis.

- Performing a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment.

- Coordinate with procurement on the purchase of new equipment and work with various contractor groups on the installation and modifications of electrical equipment.

- Ensure that new and existing infrastructure conform to provincial & federal standards.

- Organize and lead projects as assigned, from concept to execution.

- Creation of work packages for tendering.

- Work with the local utility provider on usage forecasting and other required reporting.

- Perform Arc Flash Studies for site-based electrical equipment.

- Assist in the implementation of long-term maintenance and replacement planning of existing power distribution infrastructure.

- Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

- The candidate must possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering.

- The candidate must be a Member of a Provincial Professional Engineering Organization (Professional Engineer).

- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Alignment with Tacora’s core values

- Self-started and action-oriented

- Eager to contribute to the teams’ success

- Valid Class 5 Driver's License (Required)

We are an equal opportunity employer!

Only those candidates who most align with the ideal candidate profile will be contacted by Tacora Resources for an interview