Communications Technician

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:
  • 2-way radio troubleshooting and programming.
  • Vehicle proximity systems.
  • Citect SCADA systems.
  • Schneider control systems.
  • Satellite television/digital systems.
  • Motorola TRBONET Digital Radio System.
  • VHF and UHF communication systems (leaky feeder).
  • IP Network planning and configuration.
  • Microwave and/or satellite communications links.
  • Troubleshooting complex electronic circuits.
  • Wattmeter's, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, OTDR's Fusion Splicers, Oscilloscopes and Multi-meters.
  • Terminating, Cat5, RJ11, Coax, Fiber (Fuse on Connectors_) and D-Shell Connectors.

• Computer literacy - Microsoft Office, Micromine.
• Good communication skills.
• High level planning and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Ability to work in teams and apply analytical problem solving.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

The details:

Working a 21 day on, 21 day off rotating schedule up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

Why join us?

When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

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Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.
Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.

Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.