Communications Technician
BH-281305
Posted: 11/09/2024
- Market Rate
- Australia Western Australia Perth
- Contract
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IT
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Mining
Client: Tier One Mining Operator
Contract Start Date: Approx 16/10/2024
Contract Finish Date: 30/09/2025
FIFO 8:6 days only – 12hr days
About the role:
This position is key for our Tier One Mining client's Site Operations. The role will be responsible for ongoing operational health and maintenance of the Operational network and RF communications infrastructure across the site in support of Mining team.
You will understand wireless communication networking in the following areas:
designing/optimising sites for capacity and coverage and selecting new colocation sites,
designing/optimising existing sites for new frequencies, experience with performing wireless surveys
and using network monitoring tools for analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor the wireless communication system performance and integrity of the communication infrastructure actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Analyse equipment failure trends and recommend replacement equipment and components.
• Monitor signal strengths of wireless communications used throughout the Active mining areas.
• Provide support to onboard maintenance teams in relation to onboard communication hardware faults.
• Conduct PM inspections of the trailer and tower infrastructure used for communications throughout the Active mining areas.
• Relocation of communication trailers as required to ensure radio coverage across all mining areas.
• Respond to and complete incidents and requests logged through ServiceNow application.
• Maintain the integrity of fleet map including Tetra database utilised for the Tetra Digital two-way system.
• Support project work as required which is defined by onsite project communication supervisors.
• Provide On-Call support for network and communications problem resolution and remediation.
• Provide feedback on resolution of faults and status of systems.
• Technical input in assisting with system planning for Mine communication infrastructure.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Full Working Australian Rights
• Cert IV in communications or electrical trade as a minimum.
• Working at Heights and Elevated Work Platform certification.
• C Class Manual Drivers licence
• At least 5 years working or training in an electrical/electronics/communication role.
• Experience working with Cisco wireless networks, Minestar fleet management systems and Tetra digital two-way radio systems.
• Previous LTE experience is highly desirable.
• Proficient level of computer skills.
• Experience of fault finding on systems/networks.
• Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.
• Ability to diagnose and repair hardware components, including the exchange of installed components and repair of cable terminations.
• Ability to read and follow schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Perform physical maintenance to mining systems hardware and communications infrastructure
Candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted directly about their application due to high volume of applicants.
This role will be FIFO from Perth, W.A.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Contract Start Date: Approx 16/10/2024
Contract Finish Date: 30/09/2025
FIFO 8:6 days only – 12hr days
About the role:
This position is key for our Tier One Mining client's Site Operations. The role will be responsible for ongoing operational health and maintenance of the Operational network and RF communications infrastructure across the site in support of Mining team.
You will understand wireless communication networking in the following areas:
designing/optimising sites for capacity and coverage and selecting new colocation sites,
designing/optimising existing sites for new frequencies, experience with performing wireless surveys
and using network monitoring tools for analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor the wireless communication system performance and integrity of the communication infrastructure actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Analyse equipment failure trends and recommend replacement equipment and components.
• Monitor signal strengths of wireless communications used throughout the Active mining areas.
• Provide support to onboard maintenance teams in relation to onboard communication hardware faults.
• Conduct PM inspections of the trailer and tower infrastructure used for communications throughout the Active mining areas.
• Relocation of communication trailers as required to ensure radio coverage across all mining areas.
• Respond to and complete incidents and requests logged through ServiceNow application.
• Maintain the integrity of fleet map including Tetra database utilised for the Tetra Digital two-way system.
• Support project work as required which is defined by onsite project communication supervisors.
• Provide On-Call support for network and communications problem resolution and remediation.
• Provide feedback on resolution of faults and status of systems.
• Technical input in assisting with system planning for Mine communication infrastructure.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Full Working Australian Rights
• Cert IV in communications or electrical trade as a minimum.
• Working at Heights and Elevated Work Platform certification.
• C Class Manual Drivers licence
• At least 5 years working or training in an electrical/electronics/communication role.
• Experience working with Cisco wireless networks, Minestar fleet management systems and Tetra digital two-way radio systems.
• Previous LTE experience is highly desirable.
• Proficient level of computer skills.
• Experience of fault finding on systems/networks.
• Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.
• Ability to diagnose and repair hardware components, including the exchange of installed components and repair of cable terminations.
• Ability to read and follow schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Perform physical maintenance to mining systems hardware and communications infrastructure
Candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted directly about their application due to high volume of applicants.
This role will be FIFO from Perth, W.A.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.