Operational Technology and Communications Technician

Responsibilities

Provide support and maintenance for a variety of operational technology systems, including telecommunications, CCTV, and fleet management. Demonstrate safe work practices while managing risks and acting as a safety role model.

Requirements

Requires a trade qualification in electronics, auto electrical, or electrotechnology. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities are essential for this fast-paced mine site environment.

Skills

• Fault finding
• Problem-solving
• Telecommunications
• CCTV
• Industrial networks
• Two-way radio systems
• Radio/Wi-Fi point to point links
• Fleet management systems
• Network monitoring
• Security systems
• Time management
• Troubleshooting
• Electronics
• Auto electrical
• Electrotechnology

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Accommodation options
• Attractive wage and bonus scheme
• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• 6 weeks annual leave
• 3 weeks personal leave
• Employee discounts
• Employee shares
• Referral bonus scheme
• Salary packaging

About this role

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.
About the Role
Work/life balance with 7/7 work pattern
Relocation assistance or accommodation options available
Whitehaven Coal are seeking experienced Technicians to join our dedicated team at Maules Creek mine providing support and maintenance on a large variety of Operational Technology systems across the mine infrastructure and mobile fleet. You will utilise your strong fault finding and problem-solving skills in a challenging and fast paced environment which requires minimal response times.
What You’ll Do
Working across a range of systems and technologies, you will deliver high quality solutions for:
Site telecommunications including mesh, CCTV and industrial networks
Two-way radio systems and radio/Wi-Fi point to point links
Fleet management systems
IT and OT systems including network monitoring and security systems
Demonstrate visible safe work practices, managing risk and acting as safety role model every day
What You’ll Bring
Trade qualification in either Electronics and Telecommunications, Auto Electrical or Electrotechnology (or other relevant tertiary certification)
Mine site experience (desirable)
ACMA open cabling licence (desirable)
Strong time management, troubleshooting & problem-solving abilities
The ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Why Whitehaven Coal?
7/7 Work Pattern | Relocation Assistance | Accommodation Options
Attractive Wage and Bonus Scheme | Permanent position at a long life mine
26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave | 6 Weeks Annual Leave | 3 Weeks Personal Leave
Employee Discounts: Groceries, Petrol, Fashion, Entertainment etc.
Employee Shares | Referral Bonus Scheme | Salary Packaging
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.
Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.

About Whitehaven Coal

Mining · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in Sydney, NSW