Network Engineer – FIFO

About the Company

Hays Technology is partnering with a leading mining operation to recruit an experienced Operational Technology Network Engineer for an initial 6-month contract. Based on site on a 4:3 roster, this role will play a key part in supporting, optimising, and enhancing critical OT network infrastructure across a complex mining environment.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an OT networking professional with strong industrial networking experience who enjoys working in hands-on operational environments and supporting business-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Scope, design, document, and implement network and firewall modifications.
• Configure and support network hardware and user equipment (UE).
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network incidents and technical issues.
• Conduct audits of network topologies, device configurations, and IP address registers.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, work instructions, and procedures.
• Provide equipment estimates and technical input into future infrastructure planning and budgeting.
• Ensure all changes are completed in line with site governance, change management, and operational standards.

What you'll need to succeed

• Industrial wireless networking solutions such as Cisco, Motorola, and Moxa.
• Private LTE networks and associated user equipment.
• Industrial routing and switching platforms including Cisco, Moxa, Hirschmann, and Allen-Bradley.
• Microwave back haul technologies, including Aviat and Ubiquiti.
• Point-to-Multipoint wireless systems including Cambium and Ubiquiti.
• Optical fibre networking and Ethernet-over-Coax infrastructure.
• Strong experience supporting OT environments within mining, resources, or heavy industry sectors.

Highly Regarded

• Previous experience working within underground mining environments.
• Exposure to SCADA systems and industrial control networks.
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity principles and operational technology best practices.

What you'll get in return

• Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work within a large-scale mining operation supporting critical OT infrastructure.
• Challenging and varied technical environment.
• Competitive market rates.
• 4:3 roster providing a strong work-life balance while remaining site-focused.

What you need to do now

• If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Lovlin.Rashmi@Hays.com.au, or call us now.
• If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
• Reference: LHS 297508