Underground Comms & Automation Technician
About The Position
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. Key tasks and responsibilities: 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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 OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
