Data Communications Techs - FIFO

Mergent Group; South Australia; On-site; AUD 191,000 - 291,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals included

Weekly pay

Flights Adelaide to site

Job summary

Mergent Group is seeking Data Communications technicians for a 3-month project at Olympic Dam Mine Site in South Australia. The role supports the SCM27 shutdown, connecting six new areas to the Olympic Dam network. Travel is limited to flights from Adelaide to the site, with meals and accommodation provided.

Roster is 14 days on / 7 off, 12-hour day shifts; PPE, tools and test equipment supplied; own hand tools required. Immediate start available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• ACMA cabling registration with structured cabling and fibre endorsements.
• Experience installing/terminating structured cabling and single-mode fibre on industrial/mining sites.
• Fusion splicing experience.
• Experience with fibre and copper testing (OTDR, light source/power meter, Fluke certifier).
• Ability to read cable schedules, rack layouts and network drawings.
• EWP licence (boom type, 11 m+) and Working at Heights.
• Construction Induction White Card.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Able to pass a BHP pre-employment medical and D&A test.

Skills

ACMA registration

Structured cabling

Fibre splicing

Cable testing

Read drawings

Driver's license

WH&S training

White Card

Tools

OTDR testing equipment

Light source

Power meter

Fluke certifier

Job description

Mergent Group are seeking Data Communications technicians for a 3-month Project at Olympic Dam Mine Site in South Australia.

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor who are building the temporary facilities that support the workforce for the Smelter Campaign Maintenance (SCM27) shutdown. The technology package connects six new areas to the Olympic Dam network. This is an exciting opportunity with potential for ongoing work.

Mandatory requirements:

• ACMA Open Cabling Registration with structured cabling and optical fibre endorsements. (Note not all require this but at least 3)
• Proven experience installing and terminating structured cabling and single-mode fibre on industrial, mining or major construction sites
• Fusion splicing experience
• Experience with fibre and copper testing (OTDR, light source/power meter, Fluke certifier or similar)
• Able to read cable schedules, rack layouts and network drawings
• EWP licence (boom type, 11 m+) and Working at Heights
• Construction Induction White Card
• Current driver’s licence
• Able to pass a BHP pre-employment medical and D&A test

Conditions:

• Roster: 14 days on / 7 off, 12-hour day shifts
• Travel: flights Adelaide to Olympic Dam mine site only
• Accommodation: Olympic Dam village camp, meals included
• Weekly pay
• ASAP Start
• PPE, tools and test equipment supplied; own hand tools required