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OT Network Engineer

Hays Australia

Australia
FIFO
4:3

Job Description

About the Company

Hays is currently recruiting for an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Network Engineer to join a large-scale mining operation on an initial 6-month contract. This site-based role operates on a 4:3 FIFO roster, offering the opportunity to work within a highly technical and critical OT environment.

About the Role

You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing operational network infrastructure, supporting essential site systems and ensuring high availability across industrial technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, scope, and implement network and firewall modifications
  • Configure network hardware and field devices
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents
  • Conduct audits of network topology, configurations, and IP registers
  • Maintain and update detailed technical documentation, including network diagrams and procedures
  • Support planning and cost estimation for network equipment and upgrades
  • Ensure compliance with strict site-based change management processes.

About You / Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in OT or industrial network engineering
  • Strong knowledge of industrial wireless technologies (Cisco, Motorola, Moxa)
  • Experience with private LTE networks and associated equipment
  • Hands-on expertise with industrial routing and switching (Cisco, Moxa, Hirschmann, Allen-Bradley)
  • Experience with microwave backhaul and point-to-multipoint wireless systems (Aviat, Cambium, Ubiquiti)
  • Exposure to fibre optic networks and Ethernet-over-Coax infrastructure
  • Prior experience in mining or heavy industrial environments is highly regarded.
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems advantageous.

What’s On Offer / Benefits

  • Competitive contract rate
  • FIFO 4:3 roster supporting work-life balance
  • Opportunity to work with advanced OT and industrial networking technologies
  • Exposure to a dynamic and large-scale operational environment.

How to Apply

  • 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.
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