Mining Operational Tech Technician — FIFO 8:6 (WA)

MACA; Perth, Shire Of Cue; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate discounts

Paid maternity leave

Wellbeing centre access

Salary sacrificing

Refer a friend bonus

Health insurance savings

Job summary

MACA is seeking an Operational Technology Technician to join our mining business on a permanent, full-time basis, working an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth to Beebyn W11. The Beebyn-W11 iron ore mine, owned by Fenix Resources, is located 20km from the Iron Ridge operation in the Mid-West region and is expected to produce 1.5 Mtpa.

You will install and maintain GPS guidance, fleet management, IVMS, CAS, and autonomous systems, manage communications networks, and provide technical support while

Qualifications

• Trade or technical background required; relevant experience considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Field-based mining communications experience is highly desirable.
• Must demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of current technology trends and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support, install and maintain site-based technology systems including GPS guidance (HPGPS), FMS, IVMS, CAS, autonomy, and payload management.
• Manage and maintain communications infrastructure (solar trailers, 2-way radio, LTE, etc.).
• Deliver technical support: troubleshoot, update software, configure hardware, and lead upgrades.
• Maintain secure networks aligned with MACA cyber security protocols.
• Coordinate subcontractors during deployments and system upgrades.
• Develop SOPs, risk assessments, schematics, inventory plans, and training material.
• Monitor technology system performance to drive uptime and value.

Skills

GPS guidance

Fleet management

IVMS

Collision avoidance

Autonomy systems

Payload management

Education

Trade/technical qualification (mechanical/electrical)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MACA is seeking an Operational Technology Technician to join our mining business on a permanent, full-time basis, working an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth to Beebyn W11. The Beebyn-W11 iron ore mine, owned by Fenix Resources, is located 20km from the Iron Ridge operation in the Mid-West region and is expected to produce 1.5 Mtpa.

You will install and maintain GPS guidance, fleet management, IVMS, CAS, and autonomous systems, manage communications networks, and provide technical support while