Conuma Resources

Water Treatment Electrician

Tumbler Ridge, BC

Full-time

About This Job

Terms of Employment:Full-time, Permanent Position Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off rotation with 12-hour workdays

About Us

Conuma Resources is a leading Canadian producer of metallurgical coal used in steelmaking around the world. Since 2016, we’ve grown to own and operate a portfolio of five surface mines in the Peace River Coalfields of Northeast British Columbia. Our operations support over 1,000 direct jobs and thousands more indirectly, contributing to the strength of the communities where we live and work. Today, our active mines include Willow Creek, located about 40 minutes from Chetwynd, and Quintette, just 15 minutes from Tumbler Ridge.

Guided by our core values of Safety, Heart, Growth, One Conuma Strong, and Sustainability, we remain focused on responsible growth and on delivering long-term value and resilience to our people and partners.

Come home to Conuma — where community meets opportunity!

Duties & Responsibilities

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Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of instrumentation systems within the Water Treatment plant, adhering to electrical codes and safety standards.

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Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance to ensure the reliability and support continuous operational readiness.

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Complete preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime and extend the life of electrical components.

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Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.

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Work closely with other maintenance staff and plant operations personnel to coordinate maintenance activities and improve plant efficiency.

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Adhere to all workplace safety policies and regulations, promptly reporting any unsafe conditions or near misses.

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Ensure all maintenance and repair work is conducted in accordance with company policy, applicable safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.

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Participate in safety meetings and training, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of safety practices and equipment reliability.

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Maintain detailed logs of maintenance work, including repairs made, parts used, and machine status updates.

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Sourcing and ordering parts

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Oversee and respond to electrical issues occurring on site

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Travel to multiple locations may be required

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Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualification

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Red Seal Certification (Electrician)

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Minimum of 3-5 years experience of related industrial experience within mining or a similar heavy industrial environment.

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Experience with PLCs and familiarity with voltage regulation and electronic control systems.

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Skilled in analyzing electrical schematics and operational manuals to effectively troubleshoot and repair systems.

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Thorough knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and applicable regulations.

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Valid Driver’s License.

Technical Competencies & Skills

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Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts; on a 7x7 rotation.

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Demonstrated ability to work effectively from technical drawings and manuals.

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Physical fitness to perform labor-intensive tasks, including working at heights and in tight areas.

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Excellent problem-solving skills and manual dexterity.

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Strong attention to detail and ability to concentrate on complex tasks.

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Self-motivated, team player with a positive attitude and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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Good English communication skills both oral and written.

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Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.

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Proven safety and attendance record.

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Knowledge of computer maintenance systems.

Wages and Benefits

Conuma Resources is proud to offer industry-competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Hourly rates for the Plant Electrician is $57.99 per hour. Our benefits package includes paid vacation and personal days, 7% RRSP matching, and 100% employer-paid extended health and dental care, among several other perks!

Employee Transportation

Employee bus transportation is available from:

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Tumbler Ridge to Willow Creek Mine, and Quintette Mine

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Chetwynd to our Willow Creek Mine, and Quintette Mine

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Dawson Creek to our Willow Creek Mine

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Mackenzie to our Willow Creek Mine

Pre-Employment Testing

Please be advised that all selected applicants will be required to complete pre-employment testing.

Come Home to Conuma

Nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, our local communities in Northeastern British Columbia offer a plethora of outdoor activities, from hiking near majestic waterfalls to exploring 97-million-year-old dinosaur footprints. Engage in ATV and snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, swimming, cycling, and immerse yourself in the warmth of a close-knit community. Affordable costs of living make this region an ideal place to raise a family.

Conuma Resources is an equal opportunity employer.

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