Job description
We are looking for a Communications Technician to support critical communications infrastructure in a high-tech mining environment. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of mining innovation, collaborating on a landmark project with Caterpillar. Your primary function will be to support and maintain communications systems across the mining site. The secondary function will be to deliver general IT support and assist the Mine Tech Automation team.
About the role:
- Alternate shifts between days (6am-6pm) and nights (6pm-6am) on an 8/6 roster
- 2 Supervisors, 12 Technicians (6 per shift), and Mine Tech Automation support on each panel
- modern accommodation, fully equipped gym, vibrant social club, large dry and wet mess facilities
Your main responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot radio, fibre optics, CCTV, and vehicle communication systems
- Work with leaky feeder systems (Motorola experience ideal)
- Perform splicing, cable runs, and hardware installation
- Support the Caterpillar Minestar and Command autonomous platform
To secure this role, you need to be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in underground or surface mining environments
- Strong skills in radio comms, fibre optics, CCTV, and vehicle installations
- IT proficiency and willingness to provide site-based tech support
- Familiarity with Caterpillar autonomous systems is highly desirable
Be part of a skilled and passionate team pushing boundaries in autonomous mining tech. If you're a capable and adaptable Communications Technician with a passion for innovation and fieldwork, we want to hear from you!
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Nik Stojanov on 08 61511702 or email: [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
