Data Communications Techs - FIFO

Mergent Recruitment Advisory · Olympic Dam SA 5725 · Full time
Posted 14d ago

Data Communications Techs - FIFO

Mergent Recruitment Advisory
~$100k - $140k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Install and terminate structured cabling and single-mode fibre across six areas at Olympic Dam.
  • Fusion splice, test fibre and copper cabling, and interpret cable schedules, rack layouts and network drawings.
  • Work a 14-days-on, 7-days-off roster of 12-hour day shifts, with flights from Adelaide and camp accommodation provided.

Job Description

Mergent Group are seeking Data Communications technicians for a 3-month Project at Olympic Dam Mine Site in South Australia.

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor who are building the temporary facilities that support the workforce for the Smelter Campaign Maintenance (SCM27) shutdown. The technology package connects six new areas to the Olympic Dam network. This is an exciting opportunity with potential for ongoing work.

Mandatory requirements:

  • ACMA Open Cabling Registration with structured cabling and optical fibre endorsements. (Note not all require this but at least 3)
  • Proven experience installing and terminating structured cabling and single-mode fibre on industrial, mining or major construction sites
  • Fusion splicing experience
  • Experience with fibre and copper testing (OTDR, light source/power meter, Fluke certifier or similar)
  • Able to read cable schedules, rack layouts and network drawings
  • EWP licence (boom type, 11 m+) and Working at Heights
  • Construction Induction White Card
  • Current driver’s licence
  • Able to pass a BHP pre-employment medical and D&A test

Conditions:

  • Roster: 14 days on / 7 off, 12-hour day shifts
  • Travel: flights Adelaide to Olympic Dam mine site only
  • Accommodation: Olympic Dam village camp, meals included
  • Weekly pay 
  • ASAP Start 
  • PPE, tools and test equipment supplied; own hand tools required

Interested? Call Grace on ********** or click "Apply Now" 

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Skills

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Copper testingElevated work platform operationFibre testingFluke cable certification testingFusion splicingIndustrial site experienceLight source and power meter testingMajor construction site experienceMining site experienceOtdrReading cable schedulesReading network drawingsReading rack layoutsSingle-mode fibre installationStructured cabling installationStructured cabling terminationWorking at heights

Licenses & certifications

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Acma open cabling registration with structured cabling and optical fibre endorsementsConstruction induction white cardCurrent drivers licenceElevated work platform licence (boom type, 11 m+)Working at heights certification

Perks & benefits

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Camp accommodationFlights from adelaide to olympic damMeals includedPotential for ongoing workPpe, tools and test equipment suppliedWeekly pay

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