SSR Mining Inc.

Communications Technician

Nevada, United States

Full-time

About This Job

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description

General Objectives:

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the Communication Technician typically works a rotating day schedule. The communication technician repairs and maintains communication equipment through planned maintenance scheduling; monitors equipment; communicates equipment needs and issues; partners with departments to provide both tactical and strategic support for the needs of the mine to operate in an effective, efficient, and safe manner.

Key Areas Of Responsibilities & Duties

The key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

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Assisting in the execution of mobile maintenance department practices to optimize equipment availability and utilization

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Installing, programming, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment including two-way radios, modular mining dispatch systems, Rajant Mesh network systems, equipment camera systems, CAT DSS systems, equipment TPMS systems, Flanders autonomous drill systems and XM Radios.

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Maintenance of mining equipment to ensure work is performed correctly, safely and efficiently with minimal impact on mine site productivity

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Communicating with supervisor and planning department to plan and schedule maintenance work including the provision of supplies and parts

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Analyzing maintenance trends and issues to proactively improve procedures and systems to improve equipment availability and utilization, and reporting those to supervisor

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Maintaining a safe, healthy and clean environment by ensuring that Marigold’s safety values are present in all aspects of planning and work

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Managing multiple priorities while maintaining a safe work culture

Required Skills

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Ability to lead and work in a team-oriented environment and support a 24/7 operation in strenuous physical conditions both indoors and outdoors.

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Clear understanding and willingness to observe and practice company SOPs and policies.

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Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

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Strong ability to communicate effectively, in English, using all standard forms of business communication is essential.

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Strong understanding of safety policies and procedures relating to mine equipment and maintenance practices.

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Working knowledge of Mobile Equipment Electrical and Data Systems.

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Strong Computer skills.

Required Experience

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Own and maintain required personal tools required.

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Experience with Modular Dispatch System(s), Rajant Mesh Wireless, MineCare Interfaces and High Precision GPS preferred, PLC’s, WLAN networking.

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Two (2) years’ experience in a mine maintenance environment preferred.

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Valid Driver License required.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.