Signal & Communications Specialist

Our Opportunity

Work Location:  Solomon MIne Site.  Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.

Roster:  8D/6R FIFO ex Perth.

Are you passionate about ensuring seamless communications in a dynamic mining environment?

As a Communications Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing Fortescue’s Operational Technology network and RF communications infrastructure to support our mining team. If you have a strong background in wireless networking, radio communications, and system integrity, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize the Fortescue Operational Network and RF communications infrastructure across the site.
• Design and optimize wireless communication networks, ensuring site capacity and coverage through strategic site selection, channel allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Maintain and troubleshoot radio microwave communication networks to ensure network integrity and strong link presence.
• Manage and configure Tetra network architecture and user terminals, ensuring seamless two-way radio communication.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and fault-finding on all network and communications systems, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Provide technical advice and support to internal teams, vendors, and contractors while actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in an electronics/communications role, preferably in mining or FIFO operations.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco wireless networks, Fleet Management Systems, and MineStar Autonomous Haul Systems.
• Knowledge of Tetra digital two-way radio systems and Cambium radio networks (highly desirable).
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting, and hardware maintenance skills, including cable termination and schematic reading.
• Certifications: Cert IV in Communications, Open Cabling License (Coax, Structured & Fibre), Apply First Aid, CPR, LV Rescue.
• Working at Heights, Elevated Work Platform certification, and HRWL: DG & RB (desirable).
• Actively promote a safe working environment

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.