Electrical Communications Technician

Gold Fields; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an experienced Electrical Communications Technician to install and maintain underground network infrastructure. The role offers a permanent full-time position, competitive salary with site allowance, bonuses, health insurance allowances, and generous leave entitlements. Candidates should have a WA Electrical Workers License and a minimum of 3 years' experience in radio communications within a mining environment.

Benefits

Permanent full-time position

Competitive Base Salary and Site Allowance

Private Health Insurance Allowance

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Increased Leave Entitlements

Paid Parental Leave

Long Service Leave

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in radio communications and telemetry networks in mining.
• Open cabling ticket with fibre endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain underground fixed plant network infrastructure.
• Provide technical support for communications equipment and new technology.

Skills

WA “A” Class Electrical Workers License

Radio communications experience

Telemetry networks maintenance

Current manual C Class Driver’s License

Structured cabling

Fibre endorsement

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT, Communications or Instrumentation

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Communications Technician

Overview

Gold Fields are seeking an experienced Electrical Communications Technician to install and maintain underground fixed plant network infrastructure, providing technical support, installation and commissioning of communications equipment and new technology.

Location and roster

Located at St Ives Mine, in Kambalda, Western Australia, this position operates on 8 days on, 6 days off roster. FIFO is available from Perth, or residential options from Kalgoorlie or Kambalda with daily bus transportation provided.

Benefits and opportunities

• Job Security: Permanent full-time position with a reputable gold producer operating multiple long-life mining projects
• Competitive Base Salary and Site Allowance: We value your skills and experience. Employees working on site receive an additional 6% Site Allowance
• Private Health Insurance Allowance: Benefit from a $6,000 allowance per annum towards your Private Health Insurance Cover (for couples and family)
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme: Earn up to 10% of your base salary over the year if site targets are met
• Increased Leave Entitlements: Up to 5 weeks Annual Leave per annum
• Inclusive Paid Parental Leave: 18 weeks for Primary Carer and 6 weeks for Secondary Carer
• Long Service Leave: Eligible pro rata after 5 years of continuous service
• Generous Employee Referral Program: $10,000 for successfully referring a candidate who commences in a permanent role with Gold Fields

About You

• WA “A” Class Electrical Workers License – Highly Desirable
• Current manual C Class Driver’s License
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in radio communications, telemetry networks and maintenance in surface and underground mining environment
• Open cabling ticket with fibre endorsement, structured cabling and coaxial is desirable
• Tertiary qualification in IT, Communications and or Instrumentation is desirable

About Gold Fields

Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. Gold Fields’ mining assets in the Australia region include St Ives, Agnew and Granny Smith mines and a 50:50 interest in the Gruyere JV project.

Apply

Apply via Seek or visit our careers page at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to always act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields.

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.