Job Description

Barminco is seeking an experienced and motivated Communications Technician to join the team on a full time basis (7/7 or 14/14 FIFO ROSTER ex Perth).

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Your role is integral to delivering safe, productive and efficient underground mining operations while contributing to the continued success and expansion of our project.

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What your day to day looks like:

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- Install, commission, and maintain underground communications infrastructure including digital radio systems, fibre optic networks, leaky feeder systems, Wi‐Fi mesh, and BLE technologies to ensure reliable mine-wide connectivity in harsh underground environments.
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- Support the deployment, integration, and fault‐finding of mining technology platforms including fleet management systems, proximity detection systems, tele‐remote operations, and environmental monitoring solutions.
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- Assist in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of tele‐remote mining systems, ensuring stable, secure, and low‐latency communication between underground mobile equipment and surface control facilities.
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- Conduct installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of underground IoT devices, smart sensors, and telemetry equipment, ensuring integrity of data acquisition and transmission systems.
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- Collaborate with mining operations, electrical engineering, and IT/OT teams to support edge computing devices, industrial gateways, and network infrastructure within integrated mining automation and IoT environments.
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- Monitor, optimise,



and maintain communications and IoT network performance to support autonomous operations, real‐time data streaming, operational technology systems, and data‐driven decision‐making across underground mining activities.
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- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship across mining operations to support the successful design, deployment, and optimisation of technology solutions aligned with operational objectives, automation strategies, and business performance outcomes.
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- Possess a Certificate III or IV in Telecommunications, Electronics, Information Technology, or a closely related field (or equivalent industry experience).
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- Current Open Cabling Registration (ACMA‐compliant) with relevant endorsements such as:
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- Structured Cabling
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- Coaxial Cabling
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- Demonstrated experience in a communications or technology support role within the mining, resources, or heavy industrial sectors, ideally in an underground environment.
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- Proven experience in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of communications infrastructure such as fibre optics, leaky feeder networks, digital radios, and wireless technologies (e.g. Wi‐Fi mesh, LTE, BLE & LPWA).
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- Current Working at Heights and Confined Space Entry certification (or willingness to obtain).
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What Can We Offer You?

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- Full‐time permanent employment on a long‐term underground gold project
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- Career progression opportunities within a global mining business
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- Industry‐leading training and development programs
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- Modern underground fleet and well‐maintained equipment
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- Employee discounts across health, retail, travel, entertainment and more
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- Supportive team culture focused on safety,respect,and development.
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About Barminco

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Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, is a global leader in high‐speed development and underground hard rock mining services. With more than 35 years of experience and a team of 7,000 people across Australia, North America, and Africa, we deliver safe, innovative, and efficient solutions for our clients every day.

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When you join Barminco, you will work with innovative equipment, proven systems, and a team that values safety, respect, and growth. We offer exciting career pathways, global opportunities, and the chance to make an impact in a world‐class mining environment.

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Recruitment Process

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences drive success.

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Successful candidates will need to meet our pre‐employment diligences, including medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, a valid National Police Clearance plus proof of working rights in Australia.

📌 Communications Technician (Perth)
🏢 Perenti Global
📍 Perth