Computer Technician - Remote Mining Camps Saskatchewan - FIFO Full Time 1 Year Term
Thyssen Mining, a leader in underground mine engineering and construction across North America and internationally, is seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Computer Technician to join their Regina, Saskatchewan IT team on a 1-year term. The role supports IT operations including cloud computing, networking, hardware/software troubleshooting, and user support. The position requires a technical background with strong customer service skills, familiarity with Microsoft technologies, and the ability to travel periodically to remote sites across Canada and the US. Thyssen Mining offers a competitive compensation package.
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Responsibilities
The Computer Technician provides frontline IT support and system maintenance to ensure smooth technology operations across mining projects.
- Serve as first point of contact for IT operations issues including cloud computing, networking, mobile devices, hardware, and software.
- Coordinate with site personnel and IT team members.
- Work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks.
- Test, install, configure, and deploy hardware and software.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose system issues.
- Assist staff with system setup and issue resolution.
- Document IT processes and procedures.
- Identify and implement efficient IT task methods.
Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate technical expertise and strong customer service skills suited to a dynamic IT environment supporting mining operations.
- 3+ years technical support experience including relevant education.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- IT certifications or technical diploma from a recognized institution.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Office 365 (O365) Administration, virtualization, networking, security, hardware repair, and software installation.
- Ability to travel periodically to remote mine sites in Canada and the US, complying with travel regulations.
Perks and Benefits
Thyssen Mining provides a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain IT professionals supporting the mining sector.
- Competitive compensation.
Worksite/Project
Remote Camps Saskatchewan
Remote mining camps in Saskatchewan support mining activities across the province, particularly in the northern areas known for their rich mineral deposits, including potash, uranium, and gold. These camps provide essential services for workers, including meals, accommodation, and recreation. The camps are often located far from major urban centers, and workers typically follow a rotation schedule, working long shifts on-site and having time off. With the increasing demand for minerals and resources, these remote camps are essential in maintaining mining operations and ensuring the health and safety of workers in isolated areas.
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Thyssen Mining
Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada Ltd. (TMCC) is a full-service underground mining and construction contractor headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, and a member of the worldwide Thyssen Schachtbau group of companies, a subsidiary of Thyssen Schachtbau International B.V. The company specializes in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raise boring, lateral development and tunnelling, ground freezing and grouting, and engineering and design services for the mining and civil industries across North America. Thyssen Mining's shaft-sinking and ground-freezing expertise traces back to its German parent, which sank its first shaft in the 1870s and pioneered ground-freezing techniques in the early 1900s, and the Canadian operation was established in the 1960s when that expertise was brought to Saskatchewan to serve the province's potash industry, sinking shafts through water-bearing geological formations. From its Saskatchewan base, Thyssen Mining has grown into one of North America's leading underground development contractors, working on potash, uranium, and hard-rock mining projects — including through Indigenous joint ventures such as Mudjatik Thyssen Mining, which has provided underground development at uranium operations in northern Saskatchewan.
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