Data Communications Technician - FIFO

About the role

Mergent Group is looking for Data Communications technicians for a 3-month project at the Olympic Dam Mine Site in South Australia. The work is carried out by a Tier 1 contractor building the temporary facilities that support the workforce for the Smelter Campaign Maintenance (SCM27) shutdown. The technology package connects six new areas to the Olympic Dam network, and there is potential for ongoing work.

Required profile

• ACMA Open Cabling Registration with structured cabling and optical fibre endorsements (at least 3)
• Proven experience installing and terminating structured cabling and single-mode fibre on industrial, mining or major construction sites
• Fusion splicing experience
• Experience with fibre and copper testing (OTDR, light source/power meter, Fluke certifier or similar)
• Able to read cable schedules, rack layouts and network drawings
• EWP licence (boom type, 11 m+) and Working at Heights
• Construction Induction White Card
• Current driver's licence
• Able to pass a BHP pre-employment medical and D&A test

What we offer

• Roster: 14 days on / 7 off, 12-hour day shifts
• Flights Adelaide to Olympic Dam mine site only
• Accommodation in Olympic Dam village camp, meals included
• Weekly pay
• PPE, tools and test equipment supplied; own hand tools required
• ASAP start