Company description: Whitehaven is the dominant player in Australia's only emerging high-quality coal basin!
With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave.
Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.Job description: About the Role:We are looking for a technical expert and skilled leader to deliver subject matter expertise, governance and leadership in Operational Technology networks, ensuring best practices are applied consistently and effectively across Whitehaven's operations.Reporting into the Superintendent - OT Networks & Mining Systems, this position ensures that Whitehaven's OT networks are deployed, efficiently operated, and meticulously maintained in alignment with operational standards and requirements.You will contribute throughout the entire technology lifecycle including initial planning and analysis, system design and architecture, implementation, operation and ongoing maintenance.What you will do:* Lead specialists and third-party support for the implementation, operation and maintenance of OT networks ensuring maximum availability, performance and value.
* Oversee OT architecture, asset and configuration management including backups, monitoring and lifecycle tracking.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance network reliability and efficiency.
* Conduct network incident and problem management including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and maintaining a Known Error Database (KEDB) for reoccurring issues.
* Lead technical support to define, maintain and optimise OT systems, focusing on reliability, performance, and efficiency.
* Collaborate with site-based OT teams to troubleshoot technical issues, enhance system functionality and align with best practices.What you will bring:* Bachelor's degree in Technology or relevant OT experience in a mining environment.
* Demonstrated experience with wireless network data transmission within a mining or industrial environment.
* Greater than 5 years' experience with operational technology and process control networks.
* Significant experience with customer and vendor management.
* In-depth knowledge of network device asset and configuration management.
* Ability to lead change management processes and display strong stakeholder communication skills.Why Whitehaven Coal:* Full relocation packages available.
* 26 wks.
Paid Parental Leave.
* Competitive salary packages, including bonus incentives with salary sacrificing options.
(local living & novated leases) * Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals!
* Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more.
* Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching.
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace.
We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment.
If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employmentWhitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.Reward.
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To apply: https://whitehaven-coal-limited.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/43262228