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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.\nWe currently have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an underground Communications Technician at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule.\nWhat do we offer?\nVibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team \nPermanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.\nExcellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.\nOngoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.\nWhat’s the role?\nThe Communications Technician reports to the Electrical Supervisor and the primary role is to be responsible for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the communications infrastructure both underground and on the surface within the Mining, Processing and Maintenance Departments.\nDuties include:\nComplete any task as required by the Electrical Supervisor.\nProvide support to continuous improvement projects within the Mining Department.Assist with commissioning and start-up of new installations.\nAct as a technical reference point and mentor to junior ranked personnel within the department.\nImplement minor software/hardware/graphic interface changes as directed in accordance with site operating procedures, tools and methodologies.\nWork with supervisors and vendors to develop solutions and seek resolution to complex communications problems.\nAssist in the development of operational and functional procedures related to systems within your area of responsibility.\nEnsure that all reporting required meets the Company’s Standards and is completed and distributed on time.\nCarry out planned weekly and monthly maintenance.\nOperate Integrated Tool Carrier/Front End Loader.\nEnsure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard ID’s, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting..\nMaintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.\nOther duties as required\nThe specifics:\nQualifications Required\nQualifications and significant experience with mining communication hardware and software applications.\nCurrent Driver’s License.\nDesired Experience & Competencies\nMinimum 3 years relevant experience in the mining industry.\nExperience in:2-way radio troubleshooting and programming.\nVehicle proximity systems. \nCitect SCADA systems.\nSchneider control systems.\nSatellite television/digital systems.\nMotorola TRBONET Digital Radio System.\nVHF and UHF communication systems (leaky feeder).\nIP Network planning and configuration.\nMicrowave and/or satellite communications links.\nTroubleshooting complex electronic circuits.\nWattmeter’s, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, OTDR’s Fusion Splicers, Oscilloscopes and Multi-meters.\nTerminating, Cat5, RJ11, Coax, Fiber (Fuse on Connectors_) and D-Shell Connectors.\n\nComputer literacy - Microsoft Office, Micromine.\nGood communication skills.\nHigh level planning and organisational skills.\nFlexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.\nAbility to work in teams and apply analytical problem solving.\nAbility to work autonomously.\nAbility to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.\nAwareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations. \nBe able to pass a background check and post offer physical.\nThe details:\nWorking a 21 day on, 21 day off rotating schedule 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.\nEmployees 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, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.\nWhy join us?\nWhen you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.\nNorthern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognise 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.\nWant to know more about Northern Star? 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