Automation Technician

• Autonomous Team
• Friendly 8/6 Roster
• Perth Based- no travel to site
• Day shift only
• Initial 12-month contract + rolling extensions
• High Profile Client

Our well-known WA Mining client is looking for an experienced and dynamic Technician with excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful applicant will be required to provide remote support to new technology / equipment within areas of automation, wireless communications, and remote-control units

Responsibilities

• Provide tier 2 technical support to engineering staff, management staff, and operations.
• Diagnose, repair and fault find all automation related equipment.
• Assist engineering staff in the management and commissioning of projects to achieve optimal reliability, availability, and the required levels of performance.
• Provide operational support for Mine Automation systems.
• Provide feedback and analysis of trials / equipment to relevant development groups.

The information below is rather extensive, so as long as the candidate has the following skills then extensive training will be provided for the remainder:

• Auto sparky or electrics and communications background
• E&I diagnosis, maintenance, and commission experience
• IT networking understanding
• Heavy machinery technical support
• Automonous drilling or trucking technical support

With a primary function to provide technical support, diagnose, repair and coordinate the escalation of unscheduled repairs, applicants must have an Electro-Mechanical Aptitude with commercial experience in electronics and be able to demonstrate the following:

• Practical experience designing simple diagnostics experiments.
• Knowledge of wireless Access Point and mobile device computer configurations.
• Solid working knowledge of PLC, UNIX or Linux operating system including simple administration.
• Practical experience with principles of sensors and sensor logic and data acquisition
• Practical experience using serial communications busses
• Demonstrated remote support or FIFO site experience and mining experience.
• Good skills access MS Office Suite
• Methodical with high level problem solving skills.

Please note only local Perth based candidates can be considered for this opportunity. Please do not apply if living in another state!

If you match the selection criteria and are interested in finding out more about the position, please click the “APPLY NOW” button below and attach your C.V (in word). For a list of all vacant positions, please see our website www.talentinternational.com

For further information please contact Kate Reynolds on 0448 001 *** or *************@talentinternational.com