Specialist Communication (Network and Wireless)

Specialist Communication (Network and Wireless)

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential.

With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities.  Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Join Olympic Dam a safe, reliable, globally competitive business delivered by our people. At Olympic Dam we care that everyone goes home safe to do the things they love. We believe Leadership drive culture and culture drives performance. All incidents are preventable and everyone has a role to play.

About the role

The Specialist Communication is an expert in the field of network and wireless communication implemented in the Production System environment at Olympic Dam.

Supporting the end to end service within the sub functions and assists the business in meeting its objectives by providing a stable, reliable and secure environment.

This role supports the maintenance and telecommunication platform strategies and schedules within the area of responsibility for all deployed technologies to ensure the communication infrastructure is maintained in compliance with work instructions and defined processes.

This position is based at Olympic Dam, operating on a 7x7 roster schedule, with residential or FIFO options available.

Please note this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

In this role you will:

• Ensure day to day availability and maintenance of the CCTV, Wireless Telemetry and Control Systems, Digital Radio, Network & Server Infrastructure, along with Desktop services.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to support teams to resolve priority issues;
• Identifying and implementing initiatives that contribute to current and potential value to the business from a Site Operations perspective, ensuring compliance to the Change Management Procedure;
• Execute work orders as per schedule and relevant work instructions associated with the work orders;
• Provide input into root cause analysis and subsequent resolution of issues affecting equipment reliability;
• Responsible for the execution of safe systems of work, utilising existing work management processes;
• Ensure adequate scoping of corrective work to facilitate the planning process;
• Ensure an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
• Take an active role in the safety culture within the Production Systems Operations team.
• Ensure returns of unused or repairable materials are processed accurately.
• Validate quality of work performed prior to completion.
• Strict adherence to relevant Management of Change processes.
• Ensure no disruption to operations resulting from RF, CCTV, Network and Communication Systems based activities.
• Executes 1SAP Work Management and Service Management operational processes to drive consistent service delivery for the entire scope of accountabilities.

About you:

• Trade certificate in Communications/RF/Electronics/Industrial Electrical or similar Engineering/Control systems qualifications.
• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Digital radio certifications, Business or related discipline or equivalent IT/OT experience.
• CISCO Certification such as CCNA certification.
• Windows 7/10 enterprise support.
• Open/ unrestricted cabling license
• A proven track record of safety management
• High degree of competence with Industrial (strong preference in Mining Industry) Network and communication systems design, development, deployment, transition and support.
• Computer based CAD design and/or digital design desirable

Supporting a diverse workforce

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.  We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.

We know there are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.  These benefits include flexible working options and extended leave entitlements. BHP have a generous paid parental leave policy and our offices are fitted with comfortably equipped parental rooms.

How to apply

Please apply online before 16/7/2018

Reference Number – 40377227

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Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date.

We support flexible work at BHP. 

Talk to us about the flexible working options in this team.