Technician - Mine Systems

Glencore Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Superannuation 13%

Flexible Work-Life Balance 15/13 rosta

Salary sacrificing for vehicles

Discounts with health insurers and Gl封

Job summary

Glencore Australia is seeking a Mine Systems Technician to provide support and field maintenance for operational technology systems at McArthur River Mine. The role spans across communications, fleet management, water monitoring, fatigue monitoring, and other OT functions to boost safety, efficiency and productivity.

You will work on fault finding, network maintenance, system installation, and preventive measures within a challenging mining environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Certificate III in communications or another relevant electrical discipline.
• Experience with operational technologies in mining environments is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking and ELV systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault finding, diagnosis, and repairs on mine tech systems and equipment.
• Complete maintenance of communications networks across the mine site.
• Install systems and perform ongoing maintenance on fleet management technologies.
• Implement preventive measures and generate condition reports during routine maintenance of Fleet Machinery and Fixed Plant.
• Install and maintain instrumentation such as flow meters, level transducers, and pressure sensors.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimise VHF infrastructure.

Skills

IP networking

ELV DC systems

Fault finding

Education

Certificate III in communications

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Mine 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.

• Generous Superannuation: Enjoy 13% superannuation to secure your future.
• Work-Life Balance: 15 Days On/13 Days Off roster
• 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.

Mine 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.