Communications Technician

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world, along the southern extension of the prolific Carlin trend. Bald Mountain and the nearby Round Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

Bald Mountain is an important contributor to the economy of northeastern Nevada and maintains a comprehensive environmental strategy including wildlife protection, habitat recovery and education.

Job Description

Responsible for carrying out a full range of functions associated with the mine technologies. These include, but are not limited to: troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mine technology hardware, equipment, and mobile repeaters by using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment. Required interaction with multiple departments including: Dispatch, Technical Services, Mobile Equipment Maintenance, Operations, and Information Technology.

Job Responsibilities

•    Generate communications reports daily, using OEM software, to determine if any field equipment requires service.
•    Field-test hardware based on results of communications reports.
•    Troubleshoot all reported problems with Dispatch, and other departmental equipment.
•    Repair field and repeater equipment and replace hardware modules, as needed.
•    Coordinate with dispatch planning group to schedule required service for field equipment.
•    Order necessary parts for service and repairs.
•    Maintain accurate record of spare parts inventory on site.
•    Return warranted items to distributor, using warehouse procedures.
•    Load custom application code, as need, onto the field systems via diagnostic laptops.
•    Troubleshoot radio communication problems in the field using a communication’s analyzer.
•    Relocate mobile repeaters based on results of field analysis in order to optimize system communication.
•    Train Communications Technician to troubleshoot and repair Dispatch, and other hardware on mobile equipment.
•    Maintain accurate records and files.
•    Punctuality and regular attendance are required.
•    Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, safety, confidentiality and environmental policies.
•    Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
•    Work safely in all areas, identify potential safety hazards, and work with management to correct hazards.
•    Work without significant risk of harm to self and others
•    Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state.

Qualification and Skill Requirements

•    High School diploma or equivalent experience required. Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
•    A technical degree with emphasis in electronics, mechanical, or computer science preferred.
•    Ability to keep accurate work records.
•    Experience in large mining equipment maintenance preferred.
•    Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment is required.
•    Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions is required.
•    Experience with computer programs used by the company is preferred; Motorola CPS, RDAC, and periodic use of Microsoft Office applications.
•    Experience with Motorola 2-way radios, Sirius XM satellite radios, Hexagon Fleet and Fatigue Management Systems, Radio Dispatch Systems, Mobile Fleet telemetry and tracking.
•    Must be able to apply good verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills in order to efficiently and professionally interact with multiple departments across the site.
•    Ability to train other employees to troubleshoot and repair Dispatch, and other Mine Technologies hardware.
•    Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with others in a team environment.
•    Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
•    Must be available for shift work, overtime, holidays, and weekends.
•    Progression through wage scale is contingent upon satisfactory completion of attached checklists.

Healthy, Safety, and Environmental Skills

•    Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
•    Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
•    Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
•    Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
•    Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the IT Superintendent.

Legislative Requirements

Background Check required
US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Travel Requirements

Require travel to operational site(s)

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).