Underground Comms & Automation Technician

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
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