Underground Communications Technician

We are MMG and we mine for progress.

At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.

We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.

Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusion and supports our people to grow.  We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.  We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.

Dugald River mine is one of the world's top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017.

The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine's power, and reducing emissions by 33% and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition.

Dugald River employs around 800 employees and contractors on a mix of fly-in, fly-out and local residential basis. The village provides all the amenities including a gym, with a women's only area, a tennis court, swimming pool, walking track and entertainment area.

Technician – Underground Communications

As the Technician – Underground Communications, reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, you will ensure the safe installation and maintenance of underground communication systems.

We have multiple newly created positions based on an 8/6 dayshift (night shift as required) with drive in drive out (DIDO) from Cloncurry or Mt Isa, or FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Certificate III in Electronics and Communication
• Open cabling license
• Strong understanding of the role that modern communications systems play in the underground metalliferous mining process.
• A working knowledge of technologies used underground, including DMR, VHF leaky feeder systems, Wi-Fi and fiber-optic networking, and structured cabling.
• Operation, complex fault finding, and testing of communications systems using spectrum analysers and OTDRs.
• Sandvik AutoMine training is an advantage (consideration will be given to experience with other teleremote systems)
• Current C Class License

Some of the key responsibilities will include -

• Manage preventative and corrective maintenance for Dugald River communication systems and platforms, supporting production and maintenance teams as needed.
• Assist the Coordinator – Mine Technology and DRM Production teams in achieving the mine's production goals.
• Ensure compliance with MMG Process Framework and A2D Processes, including maintenance notifications, work scoping, and job confirmations.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives through the change management process.

What we offer

Remuneration for this role includes a competitive salary package, annual bonus and generous local allowances for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry and Mt Isa.

On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned en-suite rooms and includes meal service and room cleaning. The village features, communal media facilities including 4G coverage, onsite Medical Centre, sporting facilities, swimming pool and gym facilities.

MMG also provides the following generous benefits for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa

• Gym/PCYC membership
• Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes
• Financial support for families where children attend boarding school
• Retention payment for long term Cloncurry residents

MMG is committed to supporting our local communities of Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council Local Government Areas. MMG encourages local residents to apply for opportunities at Dugald River. We also support successful candidates to relocate to the region and provide a generous relocation package.

We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online. To know more about MMG please visit our webpage