Underground Mining Alliance Job Vacancy

August 19th, 2022 at 02:51 pm

Underground Mining Alliance Job Vacancy

UMA is seeking to employ qualified, experienced and motivated Radio & Communication Technician to join our team. This is Obuasi based Fixed Term position with a competitive work roster at its operations in Obuasi. Remuneration package includes attractive salary and performance-based incentive payments for the right candidate.

ROLE: Radio and Communication Technician

Reporting to the Electrical Forman, the incumbent will be responsible for installations works, preventive, testings, break down repairs, and routine maintenance on a variety of communication systems and equipment. These works include but are not limited to UHF & VHF Leaky Feeder System installation and maintenance on both analogue and digital platforms in active mining environments, telemetry systems, PLC systems, two-way radio repeater infrastructure, optical fibre and copper networks including installation, termination and testing, microwave Systems, and bench level electronic repairs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, installs, maintains, tests, repairs, and modifies mobile and fixed radio and wireless communications equipment to meet present needs.
• Reads technical journals and/or manuals, attends seminars and appropriate professional development workshops to learn about job related equipment
• Installs, repairs and maintains microwave radio and multiplex equipment, both analog and digital, and point to point communications systems.
• Assists in the planning and designing of new installations, systems, and equipment.
• Checks frequencies and solves interference problems.
• Provides technical expertise in the consideration of equipment and system needs and concerns.
• Periodically checks reliability of equipment.
• Attends training and reads publications to remain current in electronic technology.
• Reviews Motorola service bulletins as released and communications necessary information when required
• Establishes and maintains positive and professional working relationships with co-workers and managers as well as aid and support co-workers in specific situations.
• Maintains logs and prepares reports and correspondence as required.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and parts.
• Completes work orders in a timely manner and ensures accuracy of paperwork being completed
• Discuss equipment operation and problems with customer personnel to determine if repair is required
• Performs installation of infrastructure
• Perform radio programming
• Represents the Company or department at meetings as requested.

Required Skills or Experience

• Degree or Diploma in wireless communication or telecommunications program or a related discipline from an accredited Technical University or College, or equivalent experience with MinCom Certification
• Then, Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving and operating licenses (C & E Classes) and able to drive.
• Also, Previous work experience in underground mining would be a definite asset;
• Thereafter, Accomplished written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Afterwards, Must have strong observation and analytical skills.
• Moreover, Ability to demonstrate strong work ethics and be able to communicate courteously with co-workers.
• Last but not least, A strong focus toward safety and hazard identification
• Finally, Strong sense of urgency and outcomes focused.

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