Job Description

Why join us?

This is an Electronics/RF Field Service Technician role within a mining environment. 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 active autonomous area.

How will you contribute to the team?

The successful candidate will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• You will be responsible for preventative, reactive and break-in maintenance.
• 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.
• Ability to use laptop to access, program and troubleshoot various IP based devices, Putty, Telnet.
• 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.
• Ability to efficiently use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook etc).
• Understanding of fiber optic infrastructure.
• Tower Climbing Experience is a plus.

What will you contribute?

• 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.

Location: Syncrude Mildred Lake and Aurora

Conditions: Local to Fort McMurray, No camp positions.

Rotation: 4-10 schedule (10 hours - Tuesday to Friday, Monday to Thursday rotation)

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Kent.  In August 2021, Kentech acquired the Oil and Gas Business of SNC-Lavalin.  This led to the relaunch of the new company, now known as Kent, as a leading international integrated energy services company.  For more info about Kent and their organisational culture, visit their website: www.kentplc.com . 

All applications will be managed by the SNC-Lavalin Recruitment team. 

At SNC-Lavalin, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.   

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Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world. SNC-Lavalin connects people, technology and data to help shape and deliver world-leading concepts and projects, while offering comprehensive innovative solutions across the asset lifecycle. Our expertise is wide-ranging — consulting & advisory, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and sustaining capital – and delivered to clients in four strategic sectors: EDPM (engineering, design and project management), Infrastructure, Nuclear and Resources, supported by Capital. People. Drive. Results. www.snclavalin.com

Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeContractual (Fixed Term)

At SNC-Lavalin, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

SNC-Lavalin cares about your privacy. SNC-Lavalin and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of SNC-Lavalin (referred to throughout as “SNC-Lavalin”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to SNC-Lavalin, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.