Mine Technology & Communications Technician 6-Month Contract | Surface Mining | 8/6 Roster

Your recent company
Hays is partnering with a leading organisation within the mining and resources sector to recruit an experienced Mine Technology & Communications Technician for an initial 6-month contract.This is a site-based role working on an 8/6 roster, supporting critical communications, wireless networks and operational technology infrastructure across surface mining operations.

Your new role
Reporting to the Mine Technology Lead, you will provide hands-on installation, support, maintenance and troubleshooting across mine site technology and communications infrastructure.
Key responsibilities
Install, maintain and support radio and Wi-Fi infrastructure
Troubleshoot TETRA Digital and UHF radio systems
Provide administration and support for the TETRA Digital UHF Radio system
Maintain reliable wireless network coverage across surface mining operations
Support Wi-Fi access points and associated communications infrastructure
Provide hands-on first-level support and maintenance of technology hardware
Maintain radio fleet maps and program radios for contractors and site personnel
Monitor telecommunications system performance and identify improvement opportunities
Troubleshoot connectivity, radio and broader Operational Technology (OT) issues
Analyse equipment failures and recommend replacement equipment or improvements




Terminate, test and repair fibre cabling
Support broader operational technology systems across site as required

What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a mining technology, communications or systems roleExperience working within surface mining operations
Strong experience with wireless networks and radio systems
Experience with TETRA Digital and/or UHF radio systems
Experience installing and troubleshooting Wi-Fi and communications infrastructure
Exposure to fleet management systems such as Minstar, Modular or Jigsaw
Fibre cabling, termination and fault-finding experience
ACMA Open Cabling Registration with relevant fibre, structured cabling and coax endorsements

What you'll get in return
Initial 6-month contract8/6 roster
Site-based surface mining role
Hands-on exposure to radio, wireless, fibre and OT infrastructure
Work across business-critical mine technology systems
Varied technical role covering installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected], or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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