Alaska Mining Communications Technician – Camp-Based

Northern Star Pogo LLC; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Insurance

401k

Paid leave

On-site camp lodging

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Communications Technician for the Pogo operation in Alaska on a 21/21 rotating schedule at the on-site camp. You will install, maintain and troubleshoot the mining communications infrastructure both underground and on the surface.

The role requires proven experience with mining comms hardware/software, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work rotating shifts in challenging conditions. Competitive remuneration and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years mining experience.
• Current driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot communications infrastructure underground and on the surface.
• Support continuous improvement projects within Mining; assist with commissioning and start-up of new installations.
• Mentor junior personnel and act as technical reference within the department.
• Implement software/hardware/interface changes per site procedures and tools.
• Work with supervisors and vendors to resolve complex communications problems.
• Develop and document procedures related to systems under your area of responsibility.
• Ensure all required reporting is completed and distributed on time.

Skills

Mining communications hardware

Two-way radio

IP networking

Tools

Citect SCADA

Schneider control systems

Motorola TRBONET

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Communications Technician for the Pogo operation in Alaska on a 21/21 rotating schedule at the on-site camp. You will install, maintain and troubleshoot the mining communications infrastructure both underground and on the surface.

The role requires proven experience with mining comms hardware/software, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work rotating shifts in challenging conditions. Competitive remuneration and benefits offered.