Signal & Communications Specialist (Perth)

Country/Region: AU- State: WA- City: Perth- Job ID: 4202**About Us**:

- Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives._

**Our Chance**: **Work Location**:Solomon
- Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi people.

**Roster**: 8D/6R
- FIFO ex Perth

Reporting to the Mine systems supervisor, Mine Systems Operational Technology. The role will be responsible for ongoing operational health and maintenance of the Fortescue Operational network and RF communications infrastructure across the site in support of the Mining team.

You will understand wireless communication networking in the following areas: designing/optimising sites for capacity and coverage and selecting new colocation sites, designing/optimising existing sites for new frequencies, experience with performing wireless surveys and using network monitoring tools for analysis.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Monitor the wireless communication system performance and integrity of the communication infrastructure actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Analyse equipment failures trends and recommend replacement equipment and components.
- Provide technical advice and support to other teams and departments on communication equipment used within the Fortescue mine sites.
- Monitor signal strengths of wireless communications used throughout the Active mining areas.
- Provide support to onboard maintenance teams in relation to onboard communication hardware faults.
- Conduct PM inspections of the trailer and tower infrastructure used for communications throughout the Active mining areas.
- Relocation of communication trailers as required to ensure radio coverage across all mining areas.
- Conduct Level 1 and Level 2 repairs of Sepura radios.
- Maintain the integrity of fleet map including Tetra database utilised for the Tetra Digital two-way system.
- Support project work as required which is defined by onsite project communication supervisors.
- Provide On-Call support for network and communications problem resolution and remediation.
- Provide feedback on resolution of faults and status of systems.
- Technical input in assisting with system planning for Mine communication infrastructure.
- Provide technical advice and support to other teams and departments on communications equipment in use at site.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- At least 5 years working or training in an electronics/communication role.
- Experience working with Cisco wireless networks, Minestar fleet management systems and Tetra digital two-way radio systems.
- Previous LTE experience is highly desirable.
- Cert IV in communications as a minimum.
- Working at Heights and Elevated Work Platform certification.
- C Class Drivers licence
- Proficient level of computer skills.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Experience of fault finding on systems/networks.
- Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.
- Ability to diagnose and repair hardware components, including the exchange of installed components and repair of cable terminations.
- Ability to read and follow schematic drawings and wiring diagrams.
- Perform physical maintenance to mining systems hardware and communications infrastructure.

**Our Commitment**: Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qn25l