GOLD FIELDS

Electrical Communications Technician

GOLD FIELDS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Laverton • Australia

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About the role

  • Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and condition monitoring of electrical and communication systems across underground and surface operations.
  • Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance of communication networks — including fibre optic systems, LTE networks, and radio communication infrastructure.
  • Utilise technical instruments such as Spectrum Analysers and OTDR testers for troubleshooting and verification.
  • Design, install, & commission communication systems, including Leaky Feeder , Structured Cabling , Fibre Optic & LTE infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure communications infrastructure supports operational technology, safety systems, and production requirements.
  • Maintain detailed documentation, including network drawings, maintenance logs, and test reports.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and project rollouts within the Communications & Digital Technology Department.
  • Ensure all work complies with site safety standards, electrical & communication regulations, and Gold Fields’ policies.

Requirements

  • Current manual driver’s licence.
  • WA “A” Class Electrical Licence or Restricted Electrical Licence (Minimum Requirement)
  • Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Desirable).
  • Demonstrated experience in radio communications, fibre, telemetry, and LTE systems, preferably within an underground mining environment.
  • Proficiency in using network diagnostic tools and test equipment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and analytical approach.
Benefits
  • 6% site allowance + quarterly bonus up to 20% annually
  • Monthly private health allowance
  • 4 Weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, 18 weeks parental leave and 2 weeks cultural leave
  • FIFO parking discount
  • Internal & external training & $10K referral bonus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
preventive maintenancefault-findingdiagnosticsrepairscommunication networksfibre optic systemsLTE networksradio communication infrastructurenetwork diagnostic toolstelemetry
Soft Skills
problem-solvingproactive approachanalytical approachcollaboration
Certifications
manual driver’s licenceWA “A” Class Electrical LicenceRestricted Electrical LicenceCertificate III in Telecommunications Technology