<p>Job Description:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Serve as Divisional Subject Matter Expert on Underground Mine Network Systems</p> </li><li> <p>Provide project management services and oversee bidding, construction, and implementation of the (14) Mine Communication systems which are planned throughout the Division</p> </li><li> <p>Once systems are operational, provide long-term ownership of operation, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting functions for all mine network/data backbone systems.</p> </li><li> <p>Implement solutions for coverage issues as they arise.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage centralized inventory of critical spare parts to ensure peak system performance and availability.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide initial and ongoing training for site personnel to ensure peak system utilization.</p> </li><li> <p>Training of onsite electricians or contractors necessary to facilitate emergency repairs.</p> </li><li> <p>Plan and manage all system expansions to maintain pace with yearly mining advance.</p> </li><li> <p>Project lead and management for local requests to expand system capabilities.</p> </li><li> <p>Evaluate and estimate opportunities for additional controls and tracking opportunities at operating sites.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in Capital Planning process to identify future needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Participation in Ops Excellence Audits where appropriate.</p> </li><li> <p>Work closely with the Operation Services Group in the following areas:</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain current controls on ventilation systems.</p> </li><li> <p>Work with Ventilation Engineer to Identify, engineer, and estimate opportunities to provide new control on ventilation systems.</p> </li><li> <p>Work with Ground Control Engineer to expand and fully integrate current roof monitoring systems with the new UG Communication systems.</p> </li><li> <p>Design and implementation of Electronic Tag Boards.</p> </li><li> <p>Mine planning.</p> </li><li> <p>Automation opportunities for pumps, fans, air doors, regulators, gas monitoring, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Integration of projects onto the Mine Data Backbone.</p> </li><li> <p>Identifying any ventilation on demand opportunities.</p> </li><li> <p>Identify and design for non-traditional network expansion needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate implementation and integration of other planned Ops Excellence initiatives in support of overall Operational Excellence at the Division's mines.</p> </li><li> <p>Serves as mine integration expert on Task Groups evaluating new technology deployment within the Division.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as primary point of contact with 3rd parties and be liaison between operating mines, equipment vendors, installation electricians, and other support groups</p> </li><li> <p>Subject matter expert on Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems used for production, security and sales.</p> </li><li> <p>Work with plant personnel to design, plan and fulfill requests for CCTV systems and expansions.</p> </li><li> <p>Work with contractors and MM personnel to install and troubleshoot CCTV equipment.</p> </li><li> <p>Work with vendors and MM Networking to specify and order CCTV equipment.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide training to various MM personnel on the operation of the CCTV systems.</p> </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent, 2-year technical degree in electrical design/layout, PLC programming, or comparative experience plus network/fiber experience preferred </li><li>Applicant must possess, basic networking, windows operating systems, radios, communications systems, and other networking equipment </li><li>Preferred experience/familiarity with AutoCAD. </li><li>Strong troubleshooting skills, experience working with ultrasonics, belt scales, variable frequency drives (VFD's), soft starts, and other industrial processing equipment preferred. </li><li>A general understanding of underground mining is preferred. </li><li>Must have a working knowledge of standard networking systems. </li><li>Knowledge of fiber optics termination and troubleshooting, as well as the ability to install, repair, and troubleshoot closed circuit television cameras. </li><li>Excellent time management skills; ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple tasks with strong planning skills. Also, candidate must possess strong project management skills. </li><li>Ability to work flexible and extended hours, with some overnight travel, required. </li><li>Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are required. All applicants must make safety the highest priority. </li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. </li></ul>