We are seeking multiple Communications Specialists for permanent and contract opportunities supporting a large underground mining operation in South Australia. These are hands-on positions working across fibre, structured cabling, CCTV, network switches, wireless access points and communications infrastructure on an 8:6 FIFO roster.
As a Communications Specialist, you'll be responsible for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of communications and network infrastructure across an operational underground mine.
This is a hands-on field position where you'll work directly with communications infrastructure, fibre, cabling and network equipment rather than being based behind a desk.
Key Responsibilities:
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Install, terminate, test and troubleshoot communications cabling.
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Clean, prepare, terminate and splice fibre optic cables.
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Diagnose and repair fibre and communications faults.
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Install and maintain CCTV and camera systems.
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Install, configure and troubleshoot network switches.
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Install and support wireless access points.
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Perform hands-on fault finding across site communications infrastructure.
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Support fibre, IP networking and wireless communications systems.
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Carry out preventative maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
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Diagnose connectivity, hardware and network issues.
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Support communications equipment across underground and operational areas.
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Complete technical documentation and maintenance activities.
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Work safely within an operational underground mining environment.
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Current cabling licence.
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Hands-on fibre optic cabling experience.
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Fibre preparation, termination, testing and splicing.
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Strong communications fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
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CCTV / camera installation experience.
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Installation and troubleshooting of network switches.
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Experience installing and supporting wireless access points.
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Understanding of IP networking and communications infrastructure.
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Ability to work autonomously in a site-based environment.
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Strong commitment to safety and quality of work.
Highly Regarded:
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Underground mining experience.
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Mining, resources or heavy industrial experience.
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Cisco switching and networking experience.
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Wireless or mesh network experience.
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LTE or TETRA experience.
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Experience supporting critical operational communications infrastructure.