Underground Mine Telecommunications Technician

Nasco Industrial Services & Supply•Delta Junction, AK

About The Position

The Underground Mine Telecommunications Technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs communication and network systems in underground mining environments. The position supports mine communications, radio systems, fiber-optic and Ethernet networks, and related low-voltage infrastructure. It requires strong field troubleshooting skills, comfort working underground, and a commitment to safe, reliable service for NISS customers and operations.

Requirements

Experience installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting telecommunications, networking, radio, or similar systems.
Ability to troubleshoot communication and low-voltage electrical systems using meters and other testing equipment.
Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams, schematics, network drawings, and equipment manuals.
Experience terminating and testing communication cabling.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and make practical decisions in the field.
Ability and willingness to work underground in typical mining conditions.
Good communication skills and the ability to work directly with mine-site personnel and customers.
Strong commitment to working safely and following applicable MSHA, customer, and NISS requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous underground mining experience.
Experience with underground mine communication systems.
Knowledge of leaky-feeder radio systems, mine radio systems, fiber optics, Ethernet, industrial networking, wireless networks, LTE systems, or mine telephone and paging systems.
Experience with underground leaky-feeder systems.
Experience with two-way and mine radio systems.
Experience with fiber-optic installation, termination, splicing, and testing.
Experience with Ethernet and industrial networks.
Experience with wireless access points and underground Wi-Fi.
Experience with LTE infrastructure.
Experience with mine telephone and paging systems.
Experience with low-voltage power supplies and controls.
Experience with network troubleshooting.
Experience with underground mining equipment and operations.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair underground mine communication systems.
Install and maintain leaky-feeder radio systems, including radios, antennas, amplifiers, cabling, and associated equipment.
Install and maintain mine telephone and paging systems.
Install, terminate, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber-optic and Ethernet networks.
Support underground wireless and LTE communication systems.
Install communication cabling, network equipment, power supplies, and related infrastructure.
Diagnose communication and network problems using appropriate testing equipment.
Troubleshoot low-voltage electrical circuits associated with telecommunications equipment.
Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, network drawings, and equipment manuals.
Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to keep underground communication systems reliable and operational.
Assist with the installation, expansion, and commissioning of new underground communication systems.
Work closely with mine operations, maintenance personnel, contractors, customers, and other NISS employees to resolve communication issues.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow all NISS and site-specific safety requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.