Technician - Mine Systems

Glencore Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% superannuation

3 weeks shift roster

Career development opportunities

Vehicle salary sacrificing

Discounts on health insurance & Glenc 

Job summary

Glencore Australia is seeking a Mines Systems Technician for McArthur River Mine to support and service operational technology across multiple functions including communications, fleet management and water monitoring.

You will conduct fault finding, install systems, perform preventive maintenance and optimise VHF infrastructure to enhance safety, efficiency and productivity at the site.

Qualifications

• Must hold Certificate III in communications or related electrical discipline.
• Experience encouraged for comms techs or electrical techs; mining exp is a plus.
• Strong ability to scope, implement, and troubleshoot OT systems.
• Experience with ELV DC systems in automotive, solar, instrumentation is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of IP networking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault finding, diagnose and repair systems and equipment.
• Maintain communication networks across the mine site.
• Install and maintain fleet management technologies and instrumentation.
• Implement preventive measures and generate condition reports during routine maintenance.
• Install and maintain instrumentation such as flow meters, level transducers, and pressure sensors.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimise VHF infrastructure.

Skills

IP networking

Troubleshooting

Communications

ELV systems

Education

Certificate III in communications

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Mines Systems Technician

Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a leading producer & processor of Zinc, Lead and Silver. We are located approximately 900km Southeast of Darwin and approximately 60km from Borroloola. We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people are supported, and culture is respected. One-in-four of our people are female, and one-in-four are Indigenous. The safety of our people is our number one priority. Our global SafeWork program is backed by comprehensive training ensuring your skills can take you anywhere you want to go.

Benefits:

• Generous Superannuation: Enjoy 13% superannuation to secure your future.
• Work-Life Balance: 15 Days On/13 Days Off roster
• Career Growth: Access excellent career development opportunities.
• Financial Flexibility: Benefit from salary sacrificing for vehicles.
• Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of discounts with health insurance providers and Glencore Rewards for online and in-store savings.

About the role:

As a Mine Systems Technician at McArthur River Mine, you will provide support and field maintenance services related to our operational technology systems. These systems play a critical role in enhancing the safety, efficiency, and productivity of our mining operations at MRM. You will work across various functions such as communications, fleet management, water monitoring, fatigue monitoring, just to name a few.

What you will do:

• Conduct fault finding diagnosis and undertake repairs on systems and equipment
• Complete maintenance of communication networks across the mine site
• Install systems and complete ongoing maintenance on fleet management technologies
• Implementing preventive measures and generating condition reports during routine maintenance of Fleet Machinery and Fixed Plant
• Install and maintain instrumentation, including flow meters, level transducers, and pressure sensors.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimise VHF infrastructure.

What we are looking for:

• You will be required to hold a minimum of a Certificate III in communications or another relevant electrical discipline
• Comms techs or electrical techs encouraged to apply. mining experience an advantage but not necessary for the right candidate
• Experience utilising role specific tools such as hand and power tools
• A strong ability to scope, implement, and troubleshoot a variety of operational technologies
• Experience working with Extra Low Voltage (ELV) DC systems in automotive, solar, and instrumentation applications (Highly Desired)
• Strong knowledge of IP networking

At MRM, we support the Northern Territory first, and Territorian applicants or those prepared to relocate.

Glencore employees applying for this role may be asked to discuss this with their Supervisor or Manager prior to an interview taking place.

For more information, contact us at [e-mail].

Please note: We may conduct interviews and make hires before the advertising period ends.