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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.
As an Electrical Communications Technician within the Communications & Digital Technology Department at the owner-operated Granny Smith mine, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of underground and surface communication systems. This position involves hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and leadership within a collaborative work environment.
Permanent role with a leading gold producer
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
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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.
At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities. We’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Publicly listed global gold mining company producing gold, silver and copper through mines and a Canadian project.
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