Communications Infrastructure Specialist

About the role

Barminco is seeking an experienced Communications Infrastructure Specialist for its Mining Technology team, based in Hazelmere, Western Australia. Reporting to the Manager Networks and Infrastructure, the newly established role provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise in designing, planning, delivering and supporting communications infrastructure across Barminco's surface and underground mining operations. It works closely with operational, project and technology teams to build reliable, scalable connectivity for mining operations, operational technology systems, automation and future technology initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop communications infrastructure solutions for underground and surface mining operations.
• Develop high and low-level designs for fibre optic networks, structured cabling systems and wireless communications infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain standards, specifications, asset records and documentation.
• Support OT, automation, fleet management and digital mining initiatives with fit-for-purpose communications solutions.
• Work with site teams to understand current and future connectivity needs, and conduct site assessments and recommend upgrades and expansions.
• Plan and coordinate network extensions, prepare scopes of work, technical specifications and implementation plans, and support installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Identify improvements to reliability, performance and scalability, and mentor colleagues.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years' experience in communications, telecommunications, network infrastructure or related industrial environments.
• Proven experience designing and deploying fibre optic infrastructure, structured cabling and communications facilities.
• Experience planning and coordinating infrastructure installations and network expansions in operational settings.
• Certificate III or IV in Telecommunications, Electronics, Information Technology or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Open Cabling Registration (ACMA compliant) or ability to obtain it, C Class driver's licence, White Card, and ability to obtain a National Police Clearance and pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.

Required skills

• Fibre optics, structured cabling and industrial communications (Wi-Fi, LTE, mesh networking, radio systems, leaky feeder networks)
• IP networking, switching and routing fundamentals
• Troubleshooting network connectivity issues
• Technical documentation, standards, drawings and scopes of work
• Highly regarded: Rajant, LTE/Private LTE, wireless mesh, RF, fibre distribution networks, OT environments, and Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet exposure

What we offer

• Competitive salary package and employee benefits, including discounts on health, retail, travel and entertainment.
• Perth-based role in Hazelmere, with career progression in a global mining business.
• Ongoing training and professional development, and a supportive, safety-focused team culture.