Underground Mine Systems and Communication Technician

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an Underground Mine Systems and Communication Technician in Northeastern Ontario. The role involves maintaining communication technology critical to underground operations, requiring a diploma in networking and at least five years of relevant experience. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of Wi-Fi and LTE networks. Accommodations and meals are provided on-site, with a rotating work schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off.

Benefits

Accommodations provided on-site

Meals provided on-site

Transportation provided to and from the mine site

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ related experience in a similar field.
• Intermediate to expert understanding of wireless networks.
• Proven commitment to health, safety, and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the communication infrastructure for underground operations.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics for various communication systems.
• Install and maintain communication and data cabling systems.

Skills

Wi-Fi networks

LTE networks

GPS systems

VHF radio systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Diploma or Degree from a Technical program in communication or networking

Tools

Wenco Fleet Management System

Cradlepoint routers

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Underground Mine Systems and Communication Technician (DET00310).

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE? At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION: Agnico Eagle is a Canadian-based company and Canada’s largest mining company. Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. We prioritize hiring from these Nations and from the Métis Nation of Ontario. We encourage self-identification during the application process to support this commitment.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

• Reporting to the IT Supervisor, the Mine Systems and Communications Technician will support and maintain the communication and technology infrastructure critical to underground operations, including autonomous vehicle systems, wireless networks and data cabling.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics for LTE, VoLTE, Wi-Fi, and VHF leaky feeder systems, focusing on signal strength, uptime, and reliability.
• Install, test, and maintain communication and data cabling systems, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, LTE, and leaky feeder cables.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for the Wenco Fleet Management System, Cradlepoint routers, and autonomous vehicle platforms.
• Collaborate with underground operations to ensure optimal system performance and uptime.
• Coordinate with vendors for technical support, equipment servicing, and issue resolution.

What you need to succeed

• Diploma or Degree from a Technical program in communication or networking
• Minimum five years’ related experience in the related field or a similar field
• Intermediate to expert understanding of Wi-Fi and/or LTE networks, GPS systems, VHF radio systems
• Proven commitment to health, safety and the environment
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Fleet Management Systems knowledge is a strong asset
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Work Schedule

Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest.

Accommodations and meals are provided on-site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation to and from the mine site and will accommodate other traveling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.