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.
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.
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 [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
