Underground Network & Communications Technician

OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.

We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.

Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.

Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork – which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.

Check us out - https://oceanagold.com/

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

 OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:
https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/OceanaGold

The ideal candidate will oversee, manage, and provide support of site radio & wi-fi networks along with maintenance program 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
• Mobile Equipment Automation design, programming, installation, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Assist Fixed Maintenance with instrumentation installation, troubleshooting, and repairs

• 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 (Includes measure-ups)
• Introduction to Radio Network (Installs & Infrastructure)
• 1-5 years of OT related work experience preferred

Benefits

• Full time position working in the stable gold mining industry.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more.
• Monthly paid training available and professional development.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork.

• Great residential location, close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains and the sea.

Additional Information

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 12 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 hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.