Specialist Engineer Communications

• Monday to Friday | Perth with weekly travel to Port Hedland
• Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses

• Free onsite parking at the Remote Operational Centre (ROC)

• Company contribution towards private health cover for employees and immediate family

About the role:

The Asset Management team is currently seeking a Specialist Engineer Communications to join them on a Monday - Friday Roster based at Perth with weekly overnight travel to Port Hedland. Reporting to the Superintendent Infrastructure Engineering, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership, governance, and expert support for all rail communications systems, ensuring the development, integration, and ongoing management of robust, secure, and compliant communications infrastructure across the rail network.

Duties:

• Provide technical leadership and governance for all rail communications systems (including TETRA, Backbone Transmission, WiMAX, Fibre, Radio, Cloud Infrastructure)
• Develop and maintain architecture, standards, and technology roadmaps for communications infrastructure.
• Lead the assessment, selection, and integration of new communications technologies and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with cyber security, safety, and regulatory requirements in communications design and operation.
• Offer expert advice, oversight, and support for projects, operations, maintenance, and complex problem resolution.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of secure network systems, including local (LAN), wide-area (WAN), data centre, and cloud infrastructure
• Lead asset management, obsolescence, and spares management for rail communications and infrastructure systems.
• Prepare monthly reporting on asset performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.
• Manage relationships with vendors (OEMs) to ensure service quality and value.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Networking and Telecommunications Engineering with demonstrated combination of training and experience in Rail Communications.
• Extensive experience in Rail Communications
• In-depth knowledge of rail communications systems, including TETRA, backbone transmission, WiMAX, fibre optics, and radio networks.
• Experience in the design, routing, switching, implementation, asset management and maintenance of large-scale communications infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles as they apply to communications systems.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues in communications networks.
• Operational experience in managing vital/non-vital/aggregation network for rail signalling and communication systems such as train control systems, wayside signalling, and asset protection systems
• Familiarity with communications/network management software and tools.

Perth ROC Facilities:

• Free on-site parking at remote operational centre (ROC)
• Modern spacious office with break-out facilities
• In-house café providing variety of hot & cold food options and barista coffee
• Flexi Leave available to all Perth based office staff
• Flexible working hours outside of core business hours
• Active social club with community events and activities for employees
• Lifestyle, Learning and Recreation initiative which provide events for your family

About Hancock Iron Ore
The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we. Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia's Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

How to apply

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To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.