Communication Specialist

Communication Specialist

Mudgee NSW 2850

About the Business

•    Work for a well renowned, national company •    Join a supportive and results driven team •    Be based in the award winning, family friendly town of Mudgee - wine region

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. Moolarben Coal mine is Australia’s largest thermal coal producer and has both Underground and Open cut operations producing over 21 million tpa.  It has over 800 employees with employees residing in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Based at Moolarben Coal Operations, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a Communication Specialist within the Open Cut Maintenance Department. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting audits of all networks and communication systems at Moolarben and developing actions to remove risk and continually improve.
• Lead new technology projects on site.
• Project manage the new FMS (Fleet Management) implementation program.
• Lead, train and mentor our communication technicians and auto electricians within the Maintenance Department.   

Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification, trade qualification or equivalent experience in communications electrotechnology, or digital radio field.
• 2-3 years demonstrated experience in relevant or equivalent role within an industrial or mining environment.
• Experience in supporting Digital Trunked Radio Systems (TETRA, DMR, P25), including server support and maintenance.
• Experience in configuration of Cisco and Moxa equipment, fault diagnosis, and rectification of IP networks.
• Experience using Fleet Management, Fatigue Management and GPS systems.

Strong knowledge of RF, Wireless fundamentals, and antenna systems.

Ability to effectively problem solve, diagnose and resolve (including root cause analysis)

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of Fuel Management systems and maintenance
• Configuration and installation of wireless PTP microwave links
• Previous experience with installation and maintenance of CCTV systems
• ACMA cabling licence with fibre, structured and coax endorsement
• Experience in configuring and maintaining network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG)

Benefits

• All roles are referenced to current relevant market matching data
• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants 
• Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications
• Above industry standard paid parental leave provisions
• Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
• Access to financial advice from a leading bank
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary sacrifice options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

How to apply We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage those from diverse backgrounds to consider applying. If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.