Operational Technology Specialist (Communications & Systems) – Fixed-Term Contract, Fly In Fly Out

De Beers Group
Canada
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 5-10 yearsEducation: certificationSkills: ["Continuous improvement","Stakeholder management","Comfortable with ambiguity","Safe work practices","Relationship building"]

Maintain and improve site digital and communications systems at a remote mining operation. You’ll install and manage mining monitoring, radio/paging, weather observation, mesh radio, TVRO, WiFi, and related cabling, ensuring reliable support and maximum equipment utilization. Work with OEMs and offsite delivery teams on deployment, testing/repairs, and documentation, including condition monitoring infrastructure and security access/video management administration.

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De Beers Group
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Operational Technology Specialist (Communications & Systems) – Fixed-Term Contract, Fly In Fly Out

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Job Summary

Maintain and improve site digital and communications systems at a remote mining operation. You’ll install and manage mining monitoring, radio/paging, weather observation, mesh radio, TVRO, WiFi, and related cabling, ensuring reliable support and maximum equipment utilization. Work with OEMs and offsite delivery teams on deployment, testing/repairs, and documentation, including condition monitoring infrastructure and security access/video management administration.
Location: Canada
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · 6 months
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Install, manage, and maintain mining systems including pit monitoring, fleet management, collision avoidance, and data acquisition.
  • •Manage and maintain radio and paging communications systems, including licensing requirements.
  • •Maintain other site systems such as Automated Weather Observation System, Mesh Radio System, TVRO system, and transmission cabling.
  • •Test, repair, and manage as-built documentation for fiber optic and CAT terminations; perform high precision soldering/electronic repairs.
  • •Deploy and support WiFi and condition monitoring infrastructure, and assist with security access and video management system maintenance/administration.

Key Requirements

  • •Degree or diploma in web/digital technology or Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering, or a valid interprovincial trade certificate.
  • •Certification in mesh network systems.
  • •5–10 years deploying radio and communication systems.
  • •Experience in networking/protocols and deployment (e.g., modbus, profibus, ethernet, wireless).
  • •Experience working in arctic conditions (advantageous/required context per posting).
Experience:5-10 yearsMiningIndustrial operationsRadio communicationsNetworking
Education:Certification / Diploma in Web and digital technology; Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering
Skills:Continuous improvementStakeholder managementComfortable with ambiguitySafe work practicesRelationship building
Certifications:Mesh network systems certificationCFOT (Certified in Fiber Optics)CAS TL2 CertificationEdge Computing (Industry 4.0)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SAPSAP equipment listsBoMFiber opticCAT 5/6CoaxRFWiFiMesh Radio SystemRajant BC CommanderHexagon CASSM ToolsTVROModbusProfibusEthernetWirelessCondition Monitoring infrastructureReliability Management SystemsSecurity Access

Company Brief

De Beers Group
Global diamond company specialising in diamond exploration, mining, trading and retail, operating across mining, polishing and luxury jewellery brands including De Beers London, Forevermark and Element Six.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1888
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