Communication Technician

About the Business

• Work an attractive roster
• Great allowances and incentives available
• Be based in Mudgee NSW

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

The Communications Technician is accountable for the reliability of production monitoring systems, 2-way and wireless communication, environmental and water management stations and fixed surveillance cameras. As a member of the Electrical & Infrastructure team, this role will contribute to achieving targets and building an inclusive safety culture. Duties will include:

• Conduct fault diagnosis and triage assessments of faulty supported systems using all available tools
• Adhere to timeframes and targets for repairs and including scheduled repairs and maintenance
• Ensure repairs and workmanship meets site expectations and complies with site specification, industry best practice and MDG15 installation guidelines
• Actively contribute to a safe work environment through compliance to all Moolarben policies and procedures

Skills and Experience

• Telecommunications Technology and/or Electronics and Communications Certification
• Experience in Guardvant Fatigue monitoring system, tyre sense, Fleet Management Systems, silent horn, Motorola DMR3
• EWP HRW Licence
• Work at Heights Accreditation
• Ability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem solving and attention to detail
• Australian drivers licence

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Paid parental leave
• Discounted private health insurance 
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

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