Mergent Group are seeking Data Communications technicians for a 3-month Project at Olympic Dam Mine Site in South Australia.

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor who are building the temporary facilities that support the workforce for the Smelter Campaign Maintenance (SCM27) shutdown. The technology package connects six new areas to the Olympic Dam network. This is an exciting chance with potential for ongoing work.

Mandatory requirements:

ACMA Open Cabling Registration with structured cabling and optical fibre endorsements. (Note not all require this but at least 3)

Proven experience installing and terminating structured cabling and single-mode fibre on industrial, mining or major construction sites

Fusion splicing experience

Experience with fibre and copper testing (OTDR,



light source/power meter, Fluke certifier or similar)

Able to read cable schedules, rack layouts and network drawings

EWP licence (boom type, 11 m+) and Working at Heights

Construction Induction White Card

Current driver’s licence

Able to pass a BHP pre-employment medical and D&A; test

Conditions:

Roster: 14 days on / 7 off, 12-hour day shifts

Travel: flights

Adelaide

to Olympic Dam mine site only

Accommodation: Olympic Dam village camp, meals included

Weekly pay

ASAP Start

PPE, tools and test equipment supplied; own hand tools required

📌 Data Communications Techs (Port Augusta)
🏢 Mergent Group
📍 Port Augusta