FIFO Network Communications Technician
BH-331660
Posted: 31/03/2026
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- United States United States United States
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Mining
The Network and Communications Technician supports, maintains, and optimizes network data and communication systems, including radio networks, Wi Fi, fiber, automation systems, and fleet hardware. This role ensures network reliability for operational effectiveness and assists with installation, troubleshooting, network equipment maintenance, and technology repairs.
This position is suitable for experienced ex-military communication technicians.
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor and diagnose issues in the wireless networks, digital radio, and OT network infrastructure.
• Conduct field surveys to assess network coverage and identify improvement needs.
• Install, repair, and maintain communications equipment, access points, radios, and related hardware.
• Coordinate with operations, IT, controllers, and supervisors to resolve performance issues.
• Support planning for network configuration, trailer moves, and network equipment placement.
• Maintain proper documentation and contribute to daily/weekly operational planning.
• As required support onboard MineStar systems, and autonomous equipment.
Qualifications / Experience
• 3–5 years’ experience in the management of industrial data and digital radio networks
• Experience with Rajant networks or underground leaky feeders is an advantage.
• Familiarity with fiber optic installations and repair preferred.
• Competent with network and radio software and equipment troubleshooting.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Physical Requirements:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
This position is suitable for experienced ex-military communication technicians.
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor and diagnose issues in the wireless networks, digital radio, and OT network infrastructure.
• Conduct field surveys to assess network coverage and identify improvement needs.
• Install, repair, and maintain communications equipment, access points, radios, and related hardware.
• Coordinate with operations, IT, controllers, and supervisors to resolve performance issues.
• Support planning for network configuration, trailer moves, and network equipment placement.
• Maintain proper documentation and contribute to daily/weekly operational planning.
• As required support onboard MineStar systems, and autonomous equipment.
Qualifications / Experience
• 3–5 years’ experience in the management of industrial data and digital radio networks
• Experience with Rajant networks or underground leaky feeders is an advantage.
• Familiarity with fiber optic installations and repair preferred.
• Competent with network and radio software and equipment troubleshooting.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Physical Requirements:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.