Communications Technician

Description:

In This Role You Will
 

• Meet maintenance and production objectives by ensuring all maintenance and installation works are carried out.
• Complete communication infrastructure maintenance or installation tasks.
• Assist with commissioning and start-up of new installations.
• Act as a technical reference point and mentor to other personnel within the department.
• Implement minor software / hardware / graphic interface changes in accordance with site standards, operating procedures, tools and methodologies.
• Collaborate with supervisors and vendors to develop solutions and seek resolution to complex communication problems.
• Assist in the development of operational and functional procedures related to systems within area of responsibility.
   

About You
 

• Trade level qualifications in Communications, Electronics or Electronic Systems.
• Open Cabler Registration with Structured, Optical Fibre, Coaxial endorsements.
• Significant experience with mining communication software and hardware installation, maintenance and fault diagnosis on systems and equipment including, but not limited to VHF & UHF Systems, Leaky Feeder radio system, PED, Cap Lamps, MST Vehicle Proximity Systems, fibre optic splicing and commissioning, CCTV, and a sound knowledge of IP Network planning and configuration.
• Ability to lead work teams (sub-contractors) and apply analytical thinking to problem solve.
• Ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• High level of planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to read complex electrical drawings.
• Current Australian C class, manual driver’s licence.
• Working at Heights ticket and EWP licence (desirable).