Underground 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 3 week on/3 week off rotational camp schedule of days and nights.

• 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.

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

• 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.

You’ll be a highly organised individual who will display behaviour consistent to our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in the mining industry.
• Experience in:
• 2‑way radio troubleshooting and programming.
• Vehicle proximity, Citect Scada, Schneider Control, satellite television/digital systems, digital radio, VHF/UHF leaky feeder systems.
• 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.

Working a 3 week on, 3 week off rotating schedule of days and nights, 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…