Technician, Mining

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Job description

Purpose

To be responsible for the installation and repairs of all mining systems on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the repair and Optimisation of the Mine's Private Radio Network.
• Ensure timely management of all radio repeater stations on site - as well as installation, programming and repairing of all user equipment on site.
• Conduct repairs of the Mine's Pit Rajant Mesh Network (Production Network).
• Ensure that all Repair and Installation of WENCO fleet management system on all Mining Hauling Machines are done on time.
• Installation and repair of Driver Safety System (DSS) on all Mining hauling machines.
• Repair of Avigilon CCTV systems around the Mine Site.=
• In charge of repair and installation of Brigade systems on all Mining haul trucks.
• Perform any other duties as required by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a grade twelve (Grade 12) School Certificate
• Diploma in Computer Engineering/ Computer Science or Equivalent.
• All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in communication systems
• Must be computer literate
• Valid driver’s Licence
• Exposure to DSSI / Brigade / Rajant / Mesh network will be an added advantage.

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Teamwork
• Bold initiative
• Thinking safely
• Upholding quality
• Technical Skill
• Driving quantity
• Driving attendance

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standby work required
• Overtime when necessary
• Exposure to dust, heat and noise
• PC Literacy
• An understanding of the cultural and political environment
• An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures

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