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Mining Systems Technician

Westgold Resources Limited

St. Ives

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a skilled technician for communication systems at their St. Ives site in the United Kingdom. The role involves routine inspections and maintenance of various communication networks and equipment. Candidates should have experience in radio communications and a strong background in mining technology. Competitive benefits and a roster system will be offered.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance Allowance
Quarterly Bonus Scheme
Flexible work arrangements
Salary sacrifice options
Increased annual leave entitlements
Employee referral program
Employee Assistance Program
Long service leave pro rata after 5 years
Educational assistance

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in radio communications and telemetry networks.
  • Open cabling ticket with fibre endorsement is desirable.
  • Current manual C Class Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

  • Routine inspections of machinery and carry out preventive measures.
  • Fault-finding, diagnosis, and repair of communications networks.
  • Design and installation of communication equipment on trailers.

Skills

Radio communications
Telemetry networks
Maintenance in mining environment
Programming Motorola Digital Radios
Ability to work unsupervised

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT, Communications or Instrumentation
WA “A” Class Electrical Workers License

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer
OTDR

Job description

Role Details:

Reporting to the Mine Production Superintendent at St Ives, you will be responsible for working within a group to implement and maintain Goldfields Innovation & Technology pipeline projects.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.

This role is offered on 8 days on 6 days off roster and is Fly in Fly out from Perth or Drive in Drive out from the Goldfields region.

Benefits include:

  • Private Health Insurance Allowance
  • Quarterly Bonus Scheme
  • Flexible work arrangements on offer
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • Increased annual leave entitlements
  • Employee referral program – $10,000 per successful referral!
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service
  • Educational assistance

About the role:

  • Routine inspections of machinery and fixed plant and carry out preventive measures and condition reporting
  • Fault-finding, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of the communications networks. Experience using Spectrum Analyzer and OTDR necessary
  • Design, repair, and Installation of Operational Technology and Systems onboard Surface Mining Equipment. , Wenco fleet management, 2way Radio and collision awareness systems
  • Design, repair, and installation ofcommunications equipment on Trailers, including: 4G LTE, MW network links, Fibre Optics, Structured Cabling
  • Programming Motorola Digital Radios
  • Commissioning of new communication technology introduced to the site
  • Recording all relevant information into goldfields CMMS- AMT/SAP as required
  • Ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment

About you:

  • Previous 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
  • WA “A” Class Electrical Workers License – Highly Desirable
  • Current manual C Class Driver’s License

Applications can be submitted via:https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

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 Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

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