Mining OT Technician: Systems & Communications Pro

MACA; Redridge; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Maternity leave

Wellbeing Centre

Salary sacrificing

Refer & earn

Health insurance discounts

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, located 20km from the Iron Ridge operation in the Mid-West region, focuses on installing and maintaining GPS, FMS, IVMS and other site technology while delivering strong uptime and safety standards. This role emphasizes collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams to implement upgrades and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Trade or technical qualification with mechanical or electrical background desired. Relevant experience accepted in lieu of qualifications.
• Field-based mining communications experience highly desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and theory across current industry technology trends.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• High attention to safety, quality and systems thinking.
• Intermediate skills using the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Support, install and maintain site-based technology systems including GPS guidance, fleet management, in-vehicle monitoring, collision avoidance, autonomy and payload management.
• Manage and maintain communications infrastructure (solar trailers, 2 way radios, LTE, links).
• Deliver technical support: troubleshoot, update software, configure hardware, and lead upgrades.
• Maintain secure networks aligned with 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

Trade/Technical qualification

Mining field experience

Industry tech trends

Communication & coordination

Safety & quality mindset

MS Office proficiency

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, located 20km from the Iron Ridge operation in the Mid-West region, focuses on installing and maintaining GPS, FMS, IVMS and other site technology while delivering strong uptime and safety standards. This role emphasizes collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams to implement upgrades and SOPs.