Underground Comms & Automation Technician
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Job Location:
Kershaw, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Qualifications :
The successful candidate will have:
- 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)
Key Working Relationships:
- 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.
Physical Requirements:
- 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.
Additional Information :
WHATS ON OFFER:
- 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)
YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity please contact us at
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Rigging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Computer Literacy
- OSHA
- Mechanical Engineering
- Concrete Forming
- Excavator
- Human Resources
- Power Tools
- Troubleshooting
About Company
OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns ... View more
