Underground Mine Communications Technician

AngloGold Ashanti; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AGA on the Gold Coast is seeking a Mine Technology professional to install, support and troubleshoot mine site technology infrastructure, focusing on underground radio and Wi‑Fi systems.

You will work on TETRA digital UHF, leaky feeder, DAS and ensure reliable wireless coverage; site-based on an 8/6 roster, reporting to the Mine Technology Lead.

Candidates with ACMA cabling licences and security installer licences are encouraged to apply; permanent work rights in Australia are required.

Qualifications

• Underground communications experience and familiarity with mine radio & wireless networks.
• Experience with fleet management systems such as MineStar, Modular or Jigsaw.
• ACMA Open Cabling Licence with fibre, structured cabling and coaxial endorsements.
• Security Installer’s Licence or ability to obtain one.
• Rigging ticket and Integrated tool ticket are desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of radio and Wi-Fi equipment at mine site.
• Provide first-level support and maintenance for communications hardware.
• Manage and troubleshoot TETRA and UHF radio systems.
• Maintain radio fleet map for the TETRA system and coordinate fibre cabling.
• Configure and troubleshoot wireless network coverage across underground operations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements for communications systems.

Skills

Underground communications experience

Radio systems & wireless networks

Effective written and verbal skills

Permanent Australian work rights

Fleet management systems (MineStar, HP

Tools

MineStar

Modular

Jigsaw

DAS

Leaky feeder

Job description

AGA on the Gold Coast is seeking a Mine Technology professional to install, support and troubleshoot mine site technology infrastructure, focusing on underground radio and Wi‑Fi systems.

You will work on TETRA digital UHF, leaky feeder, DAS and ensure reliable wireless coverage; site-based on an 8/6 roster, reporting to the Mine Technology Lead.

Candidates with ACMA cabling licences and security installer licences are encouraged to apply; permanent work rights in Australia are required.