Underground Comms Automation Technician

Job Description

The role:

The ideal candidate will oversee, manage and support the site radio & OT networks along with assisting with maintenance programs for fleet hardware systems and automation.

• Monitor radio & wi-fi network condition and identify failures
• Diagnose failure mechanism for radio, wi-fi and onboard equipment technology
• Assist IT department in optimizing radio & wi-fi network performance
• Input to daily and weekly plan regarding necessary network configuration for required mining areas to ensure coverage is achieved.
• Liaison with controllers, operators, and mining supervisors to identify network performance issues and track field performance
• Conduct network surveys in field to monitor coverage status
• Related technology repairs.
• Installing and repairing necessary network & communications equipment
• Maintain design map and audit location vs plan for radio & wi-fi backbone
• Assist mining operations with radio & wi-fi access point moves and placement
• Install and troubleshoot autonomous equipment and autonomous areas underground.

• Previous experience working with field-based radio networks is preferred, (leaky feeder experience is a plus)
• Previous experience working with mining fleet dispatch systems and corresponding networks is preferred
• Previous experience with fiber installation and repair is preferred
• 1-5 years of experience in a hard rock mining environment preferably underground
• Competent with radio software
• Introduction to machine configuration and calibrations to Sandvik Specs
• Introduction to Underground UHF Radio Infrastructure (Installs and Mapping)

• Excellent problem-solving skills with complex problems, including both definition of the problem and generation and evaluation of solutions.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills, including goal setting, group performance monitoring and the ability to modify priorities where necessary to achieve these goals.
  • The ability to decide from a range of competing options where the outcomes are not entirely predictable.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills, and the ability to convince others to co-operate and contribute.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear, and see.
• Must be able to work shift work with 8+ hour shifts.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hart hard, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• In-office snack shop
• Monthly paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to Oceana Gold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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