Newmont Mining Corporation Recruitment for Radio Communications Technician

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Newmont Mining Corporation Recruitment for Radio Communications Technician.

Newmont Mining Corporation is a leading global gold producer with key assets in Nevada, Peru, Australia, Ghana, and Suriname.

Newmont’s Africa Operations holds two gold mining operations in Ghana: the Ahafo Mine located in the Brong-Ahafo region and the Akyem Mine located in the Eastern region. There is also near mine exploration and development focus in Ghana to annually replace gold reserves. Newmont Africa also has early-stage exploration programs in the African countries of Ethiopia and Morocco.

Job Description

• Company: Newmont Mining Corporation
• Location: Ghana
• State: Koforidua
• Job type: Full-Time

Purpose

To install and maintain specialized Fleet Management Systems, including – Jigsaw/Leica, GPS Augmentation, Shovel and Motion Metrics., Pit WiFi Network, LAS, Pit Cameras, Two Way Radio, B-Tag, Pit Traffic Light,  RTS, IDS ‘IBIS’, Radar, Trascale Weighing system, Fatigue Management and Collision Avoidance Systems and associated radio-frequency and solar technology systems.

Essential Duties

• Execute PM’s and file checklists.
• Complete radio coverage survey to determine the location of repeaters and towers.
• Relocate wireless access points (repeater trailers) according to requirements and specifications.
• Perform GPS coverage surveys in order to improve coverage.
• Conduct repairs to minor components in order to restore operation/service.
• Inspect/monitor the quality of the onboard works.
• Communicate solutions and major problems to Supervisor and other relevant parties, as required.

Training & Experience

• Technical Degree or HND in Electronic / Electrical, Telecommunication / Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of (2 years’ experience, if Degree and 3 years’ if HND) related to Electrical / Electronic and Telecommunication systems and applications, preferably in a mine environment.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards and related safe working practices.
• Advanced knowledge of IT Networks, IT Architecture and GPS.
• Advanced knowledge of the operation and maintenance of FMS, Pit WiFi Network, LAS, Pit Cameras, Two Way Radio, B-Tag, Pit Traffic Light, RTS, IDS ‘IBIS’ and associated radio-frequency technology systems.

Working Conditions

• specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• physical demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to sit at a desk for extended periods, climb stairs, walk and stand.
• work environment: The employee is required to frequently operate in a safety-critical environment with hazardous materials and potentially harmful/dangerous machinery and equipment. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes, high-temperature hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, slippery surfaces, etc.
• protective equipment (PPE): Work requires mandatory PPE such as helmet, goggles, high visible clothing, safety harness, earplugs, and dust mask according to working conditions.

How to Apply 

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