Our company is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Network Specialist to join our team in Australia. As an Industrial Network Specialist, you will be responsible for the configuration, installation, and support of Operational Technology (OT) networking equipment including switches, routers, and industrial communication devices such as repeaters and media converters.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience in the field—installations, fault-finding, and commissioning. You will also need to interpret network diagrams and electrical schematics and work comfortably in both surface and underground environments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2/3 switches and industrial-grade routers.
* Install, maintain, and test industrial repeaters and media converters.
* Support fibre and copper connectivity in remote and underground environments.
* Conduct network diagnostics and fault isolation for OT communication systems.
* Liaise with engineers, electricians, and site personnel to ensure network stability.
* Document network changes, configurations, and asset registers.
Key Technologies:
* Cisco, Hirschmann, or similar industrial-grade switches and routers.
* RS-232/RS-485 serial communications.
* Industrial repeaters, media converters, and unmanaged switch technologies.
* Protocols: TCP/IP, Modbus, SNMP.
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience working in mining, industrial, or energy sectors (preferred but not essential).
* Familiarity with OT environments and safety standards.
* Strong hands-on experience in the field—installations, fault-finding, and commissioning.
* Able to interpret network diagrams and electrical schematics.
* Comfortable working in both surface and underground environments.