Mine Systems Technician

4 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Professional Search Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Description

The Company

A stable and well-invested mining operation committed to continuous improvement and innovation within its Operational Technology space.

The Role

This position focuses on the maintenance and enhancement of all site-based Operational Technology and communications infrastructure. This is a hands-on, site-based role where you will ensure the reliability of all systems supporting production.

  • Roster: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off (Thursday to Thursday, Day Shift). Minimal on-call.
  • Location: Pilbara (FIFO from Perth).

Core Responsibilities

  • OT System Maintenance: Maintain and troubleshoot OT systems across the mine site, ensuring maximum uptime and reliability for all production-critical technology.
  • Comms and Networking: Diagnose and resolve faults across digital radio (Tait DMR), wireless mesh (Cambium, Cisco), and Microwave backhaul systems.
  • Fleet Systems Support: Provide direct technical support for in-vehicle fleet systems, including Titan and Wenco Mine, GPS hardware, and associated mobile deployments (trailers/skids).
  • Infrastructure & Deployment: Support and maintain solar-powered infrastructure, perform Cisco switching diagnostics, and contribute to broader system upgrades and the Mine Systems roadmap.
  • Improvement & Ownership: Demonstrate a high level of ownership, proactively identify system vulnerabilities, and drive continuous improvement in system reliability.

Skills & Experience

Essential Technical Expertise

  • Telecommunications or Electronics Certification.
  • ACMA Open Cabling Registration.
  • Proven experience supporting OT and communications infrastructure in mining or heavy industrial environments.
  • Familiarity with Windows-based IT systems and core networking principles.
  • Ability to interpret schematics and follow detailed technical documentation.
  • Valid Manual C Class Australian Driver's Licence.
  • Desirable: HRWL – EWP (Elevated Work Platform) or Dogging tickets.

Technologies You'll Work With

  • Tait DMR Digital Radio Systems (Advanced knowledge highly regarded).
  • Cambium & Cisco Wireless Mesh Networks.
  • Microwave point-to-point backhaul systems.
  • Wenco Mine, GPS, and Titan Fleet Systems.
  • Cisco Switching & Networking.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We highly value candidates with experience in the Discipline and Decisiveness: the Ability to assess and solve critical system failures under pressure quickly.

  • Field Resilience: Proven capacity to deploy and maintain complex communications systems in austere, remote, and rugged environments.
  • Systemic View: A deep understanding of how a large-scale communications network supports a central command/control objective.

To Apply

If you are living in Perth and you have full working rights, please send your CV to

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