Mine Network and Camera Systems Manager

Overview

Job Description:

• Serve as Divisional Subject Matter Expert on Underground Mine Network Systems
• Provide project management services and oversee bidding, construction, and implementation of the (14) Mine Communication systems which are planned throughout the Division
• Once systems are operational, provide long-term ownership of operation, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting functions for all mine network/data backbone systems.
• Implement solutions for coverage issues as they arise.
• Manage centralized inventory of critical spare parts to ensure peak system performance and availability.
• Provide initial and ongoing training for site personnel to ensure peak system utilization.
• Training of onsite electricians or contractors necessary to facilitate emergency repairs.
• Plan and manage all system expansions to maintain pace with yearly mining advance.
• Project lead and management for local requests to expand system capabilities.
• Evaluate and estimate opportunities for additional controls and tracking opportunities at operating sites.
• Participate in Capital Planning process to identify future needs.
• Participation in Ops Excellence Audits where appropriate.
• Work closely with the Operation Services Group in the following areas:
  • Maintain current controls on ventilation systems.
  • Work with Ventilation Engineer to Identify, engineer, and estimate opportunities to provide new control on ventilation systems.
  • Work with Ground Control Engineer to expand and fully integrate current roof monitoring systems with the new UG Communication systems.
  • Design and implementation of Electronic Tag Boards.
  • Mine planning.
  • Automation opportunities for pumps, fans, air doors, regulators, gas monitoring, etc.
  • Integration of projects onto the Mine Data Backbone.
  • Identifying any ventilation on demand opportunities.
  • Identify and design for non-traditional network expansion needs.
• Coordinate implementation and integration of other planned Ops Excellence initiatives in support of overall Operational Excellence at the Division’s mines.
• Serves as mine integration expert on Task Groups evaluating new technology deployment within the Division.
• Serve as primary point of contact with 3rd parties and be liaison between operating mines, equipment vendors, installation electricians, and other support groups
• Subject matter expert on Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems used for production, security and sales.
• Work with plant personnel to design, plan and fulfill requests for CCTV systems and expansions.
• Work with contractors and MM personnel to install and troubleshoot CCTV equipment.
• Work with vendors and MM Networking to specify and order CCTV equipment.
• Provide training to various MM personnel on the operation of the CCTV systems.

• High school diploma or equivalent, 2-year technical degree in electrical design/layout, PLC programming, or comparative experience plus network/fiber experience preferred
• Applicant must possess basic networking, windows operating systems, radios, communications systems, and other networking equipment
• Preferred experience/familiarity with AutoCAD
• Strong troubleshooting skills, experience working with ultrasonics, belt scales, variable frequency drives (VFD’s), soft starts, and other industrial processing equipment preferred
• A general understanding of underground mining is preferred
• Must have a working knowledge of standard networking systems
• Knowledge of fiber optics termination and troubleshooting, as well as the ability to install, repair, and troubleshoot closed circuit television cameras
• Excellent time management skills; ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple tasks with strong planning skills. Also, candidate must possess strong project management skills
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours, with some overnight travel, required
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are required. All applicants must make safety the highest priority
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook