Join Us in Powering Mission-Critical Communications!Are you passionate about reliable telecommunications infrastructure that supports safe and efficient mining operations? Do you thrive in a hands-on, technically demanding environment across surface and underground operations? If you are an experienced telecommunications professional who excels in radio systems, communication towers, fiber optic networks, and mission-critical communication services, we want you on our team!
Role OverviewThe Communications & Infrastructure Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of the site's communications infrastructure, with a primary focus on radio systems, communication towers, fiber optic networks, and mission-critical communication services that support safe and efficient mining operations.
Key Responsibilities- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot two-way radio systems, including Motorola, Kenwood, Tait, and other land mobile radio (LMR) platforms.
- Perform programming, testing, commissioning, and repairs of portable, mobile, and fixed radio equipment.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis on radio repeaters, base stations, and tower-mounted communications equipment.
- Install, terminate, splice, test, certify, and troubleshoot fiber optic cabling and associated network infrastructure.
- Perform OTDR testing, fiber fault location, and documentation of fiber plant assets.
- Maintain site-wide communications networks supporting mine operations, dispatch systems, emergency communications, and remote monitoring systems.
- Support LTE/Private LTE and industrial Wi-Fi infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity across surface and underground operations.
- Assist with the deployment and maintenance of dispatch, fleet management, and telemetry communication systems.
- Coordinate and oversee telecommunication system work performed by contractors, vendors, and service providers.
- Maintain accurate records, drawings, network diagrams, frequency licensing documentation, and communication asset inventories.
- Monitor the health and performance of telecommunications infrastructure and proactively respond to service interruptions.
- Support UPS systems, backup power equipment, and environmental monitoring systems associated with telecommunication facilities and repeater sites.
- Assist with network troubleshooting and connectivity issues related to fiber, radio and communications towers.
- Inspect, maintain, and support communication towers, antenna systems, transmission lines, grounding systems, shelters, and repeater sites.
- Support and maintain microwave communication systems and wireless backhaul networks connecting remote mine infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, manufacturer standards, and company procedures related to communications infrastructure.
- Participate in communications infrastructure projects including tower upgrades, fiber expansions, radio network improvements, and technology deployments.
- Respond to emergency communications outages and provide after-hours support as required.
- Design, plan, and implement site-wide radio communications infrastructure, including coverage analysis, repeater placement, antenna systems, tower requirements, and wireless backhaul solutions to support surface and underground mining operations.
- Design and maintain fiber optic network infrastructure, including backbone architecture, fiber routing, splice enclosures, patch panels, distribution networks, and communications pathways to ensure reliable and scalable connectivity across the operation.
- Develop communications infrastructure standards, drawings, and documentation for radio, fiber optic, tower, and network deployments, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and industry best practices.
- Evaluate existing communications systems and recommend improvements to optimize radio systems coverage, as well as availability.
- Participate in the design, commissioning, and expansion of communications projects including repeater sites, communication towers, microwave links, fiber optic backbone networks, LTE/Private LTE systems, and industrial wireless infrastructure.
- Collaborate with operational stakeholders, engineering teams, and contractors to design communications solutions that support mine development, production, safety systems, and future technology initiatives.
- Produce and maintain communications infrastructure documentation including network diagrams, fiber schematics, radio system layouts, frequency plans, tower drawings, and asset records.
- Conduct site surveys and communications assessments to determine infrastructure requirements, identify coverage gaps, and support the design of reliable communications systems for new and existing mining areas.
- Adhere to all safety requirements when working at heights, in confined spaces, around energized equipment, and in active mining environments.
What You Bring to the Table- College or degree in a related field plus related certification.
- Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
- Effective ability to convey messages in an organized, clear and succinct way.
- Strong technical knowledge radio systems, communication towers, fiber optic networks, and mission-critical communication services
- Strong technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards
- The individual should have demonstrated a high level of energy, self-motivation and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent inter-personal skills together with an ability to facilitate commitment to a cooperative team effort.
- Good communication skills, both orally and written with both internal and external contacts and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
Why Join Us?- Be part of an organization committed to safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and responsible mining.
- Help strengthen the reliable communications infrastructure that supports safe and efficient mining operations.
- Work alongside operational stakeholders, engineering teams, contractors, and service providers on critical infrastructure and technology initiatives.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Working Conditions- 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation schedule.
Travel & Accommodation- Company will provide camp accommodation and travel allowance as needed
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and bring your expertise to the communications infrastructure that keeps our mining operations connected, safe, and efficient!
Salary range: $80,600- $128,750 CAD
The expected salary range for this role is intended to support transparency and informed decision making. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience and internal equity.
Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.
