Mine Systems Technologist
Skeena Gold + Silver•Area D (Iskut/Big Raven), BC
•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Mine Systems Technologist is responsible for the field execution, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mine technology systems across the operation. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability and uptime of Wenco Fleet Management System (FMS) hardware, communications infrastructure, and supporting mine systems. Working under the guidance of the Mine Systems EIT, this position plays a critical role in the day-to-day support and performance of onboard systems, network infrastructure, and field devices.
Requirements
- Diploma or certification in Electronics, Instrumentation, IT, or related field
- 3–7 years of experience in mining technology, fleet management systems, or industrial networks
- Experience with Wenco FMS (or similar systems such as Modular or Hexagon)
- Familiarity with wireless communications, IP networking, and mesh networks (RF preferred)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in operational environments
- Detail oriented with excessive attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective team player who can jump in wherever is needed
- Strong interpersonal and reasoning skills, with proven problem-solving abilities
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as with others
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Wenco onboard hardware on mobile mining equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair FMS components, including operator displays, GPS units and antennas, communication radios and modems, and sensors and onboard wiring
- Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on FMS hardware
- Support field validation and functional testing of systems
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot the open pit mesh network
- Assist with setup, alignment, and optimization of network nodes, towers, and access points
- Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues affecting mine systems
- Escalate complex network or infrastructure issues to EIT/IT teams
- Ensure system redundancy and reliability in harsh mining conditions
- Support installation and maintenance of additional mining technologies, including tire monitoring systems, high-precision GPS and positioning systems, safety and collision avoidance systems, and pit monitoring and other digital solutions
- Assist with system integration and field-level troubleshooting
- Provide hands-on, frontline support for system faults and outages
- Respond to equipment breakdowns impacting production in a timely manner
- Perform initial diagnostics and escalate issues when required
- Execute corrective actions to restore system functionality
- Install hardware on new and existing equipment (mounting, wiring, and cable routing)
- Support commissioning of new fleet and technology systems
- Ensure installations meet site standards and technical specifications
- Verify system functionality prior to operational handover
- Validate and monitor operational data streams (equipment health, production metrics, cycle times)
- Record completed work, deficiencies, and system modifications
- Maintain accurate asset tracking and maintenance logs
- Provide feedback to Mine Systems EIT on recurring issues and improvement opportunities
- Work closely with Mine Systems EIT, mine operations, maintenance teams, IT teams and external vendors
- Support operator training on system usage when needed
- Promote adoption of digital tools and best practices across the site
- Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
