Communications Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

We currently have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an underground Communications Technician at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule.

What do we offer?

• Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team 
• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What’s the role?

The Communications Technician reports to the Electrical Supervisor and the primary role is to be responsible for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the communications infrastructure both underground and on the surface within the Mining, Processing and Maintenance Departments. 

Duties include:

• Complete any task as required by the Electrical Supervisor. 
• Provide support to continuous improvement projects within the Mining Department. Assist with commissioning and start-up of new installations.
• Act as a technical reference point and mentor to junior ranked personnel within the department. 
• Implement minor software/hardware/graphic interface changes as directed in accordance with site operating procedures, tools and methodologies. 
• Work with supervisors and vendors to develop solutions and seek resolution to complex communications problems. 
• Assist in the development of operational and functional procedures related to systems within your area of responsibility. 
• Ensure that all reporting required meets the Company’s Standards and is completed and distributed on time. 
• Carry out planned weekly and monthly maintenance. 
• Operate Integrated Tool Carrier/Front End Loader. 
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard ID’s, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.. 
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas. 
• Other duties as required

The specifics:

Qualifications Required 

• Qualifications and significant experience with mining communication hardware and software applications. 
• Current Driver’s License. 

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in the mining industry. 
• Experience in: