Senior Network Engineer

Reporting to the ICT Project Manager, the Senior Network Engineer for the Eva Copper project will play a pivotal role in designing, integrating, and delivering robust IT and OT network infrastructure and systems. This role requires a strong focus on compliance with statutory requirements and adherence to the company's safety, health, and environmental standards and procedures.

This is a site-based role. The work schedule consists of 8 days on followed by 6 days off.

• You will be the onsite resource responsible for managing and maintaining Eva Coppers' site internet services, Firewall appliances, WAN, LAN and wireless infrastructure. 
• Undertake detailed design of Eva Copper construction and operations core network infrastructure.
• Provide technical advice on Corporate IT, Operational Technology and Process Control Networks.
• Be hands on, build and commissioning core network infrastructure within server and control rooms.
• Act as the Client representative to witness User Acceptance Testing and handover from EPC contractors
• Take ownership of operational infrastructure and systems following handover.
• Update technical documentation, As built drawings and network diagrams.
• Develop and maintain equipment maintenance plans 
• Engage and interface with key stakeholders on the Project
• Adhere to the projects engineering, procurement, safety, quality and information management policies.
• Provide accurate and timely project reporting to the ICT Project Manager on the status of the project milestones
• Follow Group IT change management procedures, following ITIL and Agile work delivery methodologies.
• Maintain the IT Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
• Ability to work unsupervised and make informed decisions in a hazardous mining environment.
• Identify and report hazards and incidents and take responsibility for correcting unsafe acts and conditions.
• Participate in safety meetings and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Understand and adhere to statutory requirements and company procedures.

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in system design and integration, or similar role.
• Extensive experience in the mining industry, both construction and operations.
• Proficient in detailed network design, specifically; Server and storage, core network, operational technology, process control, firewalls, end point security and disaster recovery.
• Proficient in network / system configuration, integration and management.
• Apply Cybersecurity standards and policies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Hands-on experience with network equipment and protocols such as Fortinet, Cisco, SDWAN, LAN, Wireless, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, VPN, 
• Advanced troubleshooting skills and experience with cloud-based management systems.
• Experienced in communications systems such as Private LTE, Microwave, Network security, SASE, SD-WAN, CCTV, Access Control and Process Control Networks.
• Network qualifications from vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper

Personal Attributes & Abilities:

• Thrives in a remote site-based construction environment.
• Forward thinking, adaptable and acceptable of constant change.
• A friendly and sociable personality who loves working with others to achieve common goals.
• Enjoys training and coaching others.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Diligence and accuracy.
• Great planning, organizing, and time management skills.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a formidable team focused on building an exciting, new project.
• Eligible to participate in the company bonus scheme.
• Highly competitive remuneration, incentives, and other benefits.
• Corporate / discounted rates with Medibank and Qantas Club.
• Access to Harmony’s benefits discounts scheme.
• Harmony is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Work for a company who values their employees and recognises their contribution.

We understand that to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the efforts of every team member. We want team members to start their day with a sense of purpose and end it with a sense of accomplishment.