Industrial Communications Specialist (Network)

Paxus; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxus is seeking an Industrial Communications Network Specialist to support stability, availability and performance of critical OT and IT networks at a remote mine site. The role is FIFO from Adelaide, with travel to the mine site, and focuses on maintaining and optimizing industrial network environments.

You will troubleshoot connectivity issues, coordinate with operations and engineering teams, and implement network changes to ensure continuous production.

Qualifications

• CCNA certification is preferred.
• Experience in mining or industrial environments is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks and Cisco equipment.
• Ability to work in a remote, FIFO mining site environment with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stability across IT and OT networks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network outages and connectivity issues.
• Configure and support new network connections.
• Proactively monitor network events and critical production systems.
• Provide rapid break-fix support following network outages.
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce equipment failures and downtime.
• Safely execute planned maintenance and network changes.
• Work closely with site operations and technical stakeholders during incidents and changes.

Skills

Layer 2/3 networks

Cisco switching/routing/WLC

Cisco wireless technologies

Process Control Networks (SCADA)

Cambium P2P

Network design

CCNA certification

Mining/industrial environment

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Industrial Communications Network Specialist

Contract: 3 months, likely to extend
Location: South Australia – FIFO to mine site
Travel: FIFO from Adelaide

We are seeking an Industrial Communications Network Specialist to support the stability, availability and performance of critical network and operational technology environments at a remote mine site.

About the Role

You will be responsible for maintaining network stability, troubleshooting connectivity issues and supporting network changes across IT and OT environments. You will work closely with operational and technical stakeholders to resolve incidents and maintain the availability of critical production systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain stability across IT and OT networks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network outages and connectivity issues.
• Configure and support new network connections.
• Proactively monitor network events and critical production systems.
• Provide rapid break-fix support following network outages.
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce equipment failures and downtime.
• Safely execute planned maintenance and network changes.
• Work closely with site operations and technical stakeholders during incidents and changes.

Skills & Experience

• Strong networking experience with a solid understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks.
• Experience with Cisco switching, routing and wireless LAN controllers.
• Experience with Cisco wireless technologies and industrial switches.
• Understanding of Process Control Networks (SCADA).
• Experience with Cambium P2P and operational technology/fleet management networks.
• Ability to develop high-level network designs.
• CCNA certification is preferred.
• Mining or industrial environment experience is highly regarded.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Strong time management and operational skills.

This is a hands-on FIFO opportunity suited to a network specialist with industrial/OT experience who is comfortable working in a remote operational environment.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.