Underground Comms & Automation Technician

OceanaGold Haile

Underground Comms & Automation Technician

Kershaw, SC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    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

    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

    WHAT'S 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 careers@oceanagold.com

    PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED