Communications Technician

Job Summary

Reporting to the Team Leader - IT & Communications and working a two (2) weeks on / two (2) weeks off rotation with 12 hour per day shifts. The Communications Technician will maintain and troubleshoot a variety of communication systems which includes both digital and analog communication systems, satellite systems including wireless and microwave systems in an industrial setting. Must have a computer-based background and be familiar with IP.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Provide Installation and maintenance to the following Security platform systems:

• Installation, programming & troubleshooting experience of Genetec Camera systems including Access card Control.

Installation, troubleshooting and repair of IP AXIS and PELCO Analogue cameras.

• Provide Installations and maintenance to a wide variety of Communication Systems.Installation, programming & troubleshooting of Motorola digital radio repeaters, mobile & handheld radio including Motorola Paging systems is an asset.

Install & maintain communication towers, power plants, solar array system used for day-to-day communications operations and emergency response throughout the mine site.

• Provide Support and Maintenance for the Telephone system at all locations at the mine site.

o Program, installation & troubleshooting of Mitel 3300 IP phone system.

o Program, installation & troubleshooting of Mitel SX2000 for digital & analogue phones.

• Installation & Maintenance of Wenco vehicle tracking systems which include High precision drills, low precision haul trucks for all mine production fleet equipment.
• Wireless, satellite & microwave communications familiarity with 5 years previous work experience in an industrial setting.
• Installation, troubleshooting/splicing/fusing of Fiber & copper wire infrastructure.
• Maintain contact with vendors for support and problem resolution.
• Provide support and maintenance to over 150 cisco & Fortinet network switches, access points, and controllers across the Mine site.

Education/Experience

• Diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology or Communications, a relevant Journeyperson Certificate, or equivalent.
• A background in maintenance and support of a variety of communications systems in an industrial setting is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and other communications protocols.
• 3-5 years of experience in communication systems.
• Familiarity with Wenco installation and support, Motorola radio and paging systems.
• Experience developing a project plan, implementing, monitoring, and closing a project;
• Network certification (CCNA) will be considered an asset.
• Experience supporting Wenco DBHome, Fleet Control, Event Monitor, Bench Manager, and Drill Navigator or equivalent applications.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Project, and SAP.
• Experience supporting Motorola Digital Radios or equivalent hardware.
• Experience supporting Cisco or Fortinet network hardware: switches, access points, and SD-Wan devices.
• Experience supporting alternate power generation sources for WAN connectivity.
• Experience supporting GPS systems.
• Experience with Genetec Cameras and access control.

Working in extreme winter conditions is required

Job Types: Fly-In/Fly-Out, Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Telecommunications: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: On the road