Communication Technician - FIFO

Your new company

Hays is partnering with a leading organisation within the mining and resources sector to recruit an experienced Mine Technology & Communications Technician for an initial 6-month contract.

This is a site-based role working on an 8/6 roster, supporting critical communications, wireless networks and operational technology infrastructure across surface mining operations.

Your new role

Reporting to the Mine Technology Lead, you will provide hands-on installation, support, maintenance and troubleshooting across mine site technology and communications infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Install, maintain and support radio and Wi-Fi infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot TETRA Digital and UHF radio systems.
• Provide administration and support for the TETRA Digital UHF Radio system.
• Maintain reliable wireless network coverage across surface mining operations.
• Support Wi-Fi access points and associated communications infrastructure.
• Provide hands-on first-level support and maintenance of technology hardware.
• Maintain radio fleet maps and program radios for contractors and site personnel.
• Monitor telecommunications system performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, radio and broader Operational Technology (OT) issues.
• Analyse equipment failures and recommend replacement equipment or improvements.
• Terminate, test and repair fibre cabling.
• Support broader operational technology systems across site as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a mining technology, communications or systems role.
• Experience working within surface mining operations.
• Strong experience with wireless networks and radio systems.
• Experience with TETRA Digital and/or UHF radio systems.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting Wi-Fi and communications infrastructure.
• Exposure to fleet management systems such as Minstar, Modular or Jigsaw.
• Fibre cabling, termination and fault-finding experience.
• ACMA Open Cabling Registration with relevant fibre, structured cabling and coax endorsements.

What you'll get in return

• Initial 6-month contract.
• 8/6 roster.
• Site-based surface mining role.
• Hands-on exposure to radio, wireless, fibre and OT infrastructure.
• Work across business-critical mine technology systems.
• Varied technical role covering installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Lovlin.Rashmi@Hays.com.au, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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