Operational Technology Technician

Operational Technology Technician required

Requirements for the role:

Keep surface mining Operational Technology online, safe, and compliant: This includes: RF/Wi-Fi backhaul, FMS in-cab hardware (Wenco knowledge an advantage), HPGPS, CAS, 2Way radios, Dashcams, Surface camera links, and comms trailers.

Diagnose and fix production-impact faults fast, execute preventive maintenance, administer configs and monitoring systems, and document changes to site standards.

Day-to-Day

• Monitor network health ; triage alerts, and communicate ETAs to Dispatch.
• Move Trailers and restore links; align antennas.
• Maintain comms trailers (solar/charge, batteries, masts/winches, enclosures, PoE injectors, switches, Antennas, Radios).
• Service and swap in-cab FMS hardware (tablets, GPS pucks, radios, harnesses); validate Wenco connectivity after fixes.
• Address 2Way radio faults & program new radios, load codeplugs; perform firmware upgrades.
• Address HPGPS Issues and verify corrections feed into database.
• Support CAS replace units
• Execute incident response: storm/lightning, major comms outage, after-hours call-outs.
• Keep secure configuration management: take/verify backups
• Enforce change control: capture before/after photos, record timestamps, and peer-review.
• Maintain spares and critical inventory;
• Track vendor RMAs.
• Produce end-of-week Handover
• Coach/mentor (TA/relief techs/dispatchers) on basic checks and first-response steps; contribute QRGs.
• Work safely: work-at-heights, permits, housekeeping of cabinets/masts

this position is onsite FIFO, with travel to multiple locations. must be able to pass a medical, police clearance and have the rights to work in Australia