Telecom Mine Technician

**Join us. Unleash your energy within.**

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company - future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

**Our purpose and beliefs**:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
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We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

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We are built on INFINITE THINKING

**Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging**:
We recognize that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

**About the job**:
Kent is looking for Field Service Technicians within a mining environment in Fort McMurray, Alberta. You will be part of team that performs telecom maintenance on a fleet of heavy mining equipment and support equipment. You will be working in support shops, mine and the active autonomous area.

**Your responsibilities**:

- You will be responsible for preventative, reactive and break-in maintenance.

**Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience**:
**Qualification/ Certification**:

- Minimum - Electronics diploma or trade certificate in a related field
- Experience programming wireless radios
- Experience programming tire-monitor systems and distract driving systems
- Experience with Mine Dispatch systems
- Experience with working with Cambium & Cisco Products.
- Experience with Linux operating systems.
- 2-way radio experience, preferably with Motorola systems.
- Experience with working with Solar & Wind powered systems.

**Skills Requirement**:

- Must have great organizational and time management skills.
- Strong understanding of DC power (12v/24v/48v)
- Good troubleshooting skills and the ability to adapt to changes in the field.
- Good understanding of IP networking, RF, Microwave, WAP, 802.11, switching, routing, firewalls
- Strong Computer Skills is mandatory with various software including Putty, Telnet and Microsoft Office Products.
- Ability to drill, tap and mount hardware. Including cutting, fabricating and assembling steel brackets.
- Ability to follow diagrams and procedures whilst always looking to improve how we can better serve the client.
- Ability to terminate/test coaxial cable (LMR400/LMR195/RG58/Heliax)
- Ability to terminate/test data cables (CAT5/5e)
- Ability to use a range of test equipment for radio troubleshooting.
- Understanding of fiber optic infrastructure
- Tower Climbing Experience is an asset.**Working Conditions**:

- Safety sensitive position - the ability to use good judgement when completing work and reporting any safety concerns that arise - (Using Hazard assessment documents/Permits)
- Able to lift 45lbs - This role is physically demanding and requires you to work in some tight and awkward areas for long periods of time (Fit Test will be conducted before being hired)
- Strong Reading, Writing and Communication in English is a must.
- Competent driving and winter driving skills
- Mine driving experience an asset.
- Experience in mine and tailings environment in the oilsands an asset.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: $37.00-$40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Telecom: 1 year (preferred)
- wirleess radio (Motorola preferably): 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person