Communication Technician

Yancoal Australia Ltd; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Discounted private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Study assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Financial education and banking discounts

Salary packaging

Service recognition rewards

Discounts program

Job summary

Yancoal Australia Ltd is seeking a Communications Technician to ensure the reliability of production monitoring systems and effective communication tools across operations. The role requires a telecommunications technology certification, experience with various monitoring systems, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include paid parental leave, health insurance discounts, and flexible work arrangements, while fostering an inclusive workplace for diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• Conduct fault diagnosis of supported systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• EWP HRW license and Work at Height accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with repair standards and safety policies.
• Adhere to scheduled repair timeframes.
• Contribute to a safe work environment.

Skills

Telecommunications Technology certification

Electronics and Communications certification

Experience with Guardvant Fatigue monitoring system

Problem solving

Strong analytical skills

Education

Certifications in relevant technologies

Tools

Guardvant Fatigue monitoring system

Tyre Sense

Fleet Management Systems

Motorola DMR3

Job description

About The Business

We are Australia’s largest pure‑play coal producer generating over $10 billion in foreign direct investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.

Moolarben Coal mine is Australia’s largest thermal coal producer and has both underground and open cut operations producing over 21 million tpa. It has over 800 employees, most of whom reside in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle.

Job Tasks And Responsibilities

The Communications Technician is accountable for the reliability of production monitoring systems, 2‑way and wireless communication, environmental and water management stations and fixed surveillance cameras. As a member of the Electrical & Infrastructure team, this role will contribute to achieving targets and building an inclusive safety culture. Duties include:

• Conduct fault diagnosis and triage assessments of faulty supported systems using all available tools
• Adhere to timeframes and targets for repairs and including scheduled repairs and maintenance
• Ensure repairs and workmanship meet site expectations and comply with site specification, industry best practice and MDG15 installation guidelines
• Actively contribute to a safe work environment through compliance to all Moolarben policies and procedures

Skills And Experience

• Telecommunications Technology and/or Electronics and Communications certification
• Experience with Guardvant Fatigue monitoring system, Tyre Sense, Fleet Management Systems, Silent Horn, Motorola DMR3
• EWP HRW licence
• Work at Height accreditation
• Ability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem solving and attention to detail
• Australian driver’s licence

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport – discounted workplace health and fitness programme
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.

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