What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Technician (Undergound) position at Northern Star (Pogo) LLC?
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 second 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 an exciting opportunity at our Pogo operation for an experienced and motivated Communications Technician on a 3 week on / 3 week off roster.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
- Excellent remuneration package with bonuses,
- Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D insurance and other benefits such as 401k and paid leave.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Communications Technician reports to the Communications 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. This position is required to be on call on a regular basis outside of normal working hours.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Significant experience with mining communication hardware and software applications, including but not limited to VHF and UHF Systems, IP Networking, Digital and Analog 2-way Radio Systems, Microwave and/or Point-to-Point/Multi-point Data-Radio Systems. Experience in troubleshooting complex electronic circuits.
- Mining Industry experience a plus.
- Skill and ability to terminate, Cat5, RJ11, Coax, Fiber (Fuse on Connectors) and D-Shell connectors.
- Ability to work unsupervised and display good problem solving skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Current drivers' license.
- Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check
WORK SCHEDULE & ENVIRONMENT
Working a 21 days on, 21 days off 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, internet & cable tv programs. Cell service is available when using Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.
JOINING NORTHERN STAR'S TEAM
Northern Star offer fantastic internal opportunities for you to progress and develop your career as well as a competitive remuneration package including incentives and benefits.
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 recognize 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.
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.
