Network Engineer

Description:

Workplace Type: Onsite

About Newmont

At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Cadia

Our Cadia Valley Operation in New South Wales is situated about 25 kilometers from Orange and 250 kilometers west of Sydney. Cadia produces gold doré bars from a gravity circuit and gold-rich copper concentrates from a flotation circuit. The operation includes the Cadia East Mine which is globally renowned for its use of block caving, a large-scale underground mining method.

We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, traditional custodians of the land surrounding Cadia, and proudly run an Indigenous Buddy Program to enrich the workplace experience our Indigenous employees. As a residential (drive-in / drive-out) mine, Cadia values community deeply, offering both financial and in-kind support to organizations across Blayney, Cabonne, and Orange townships. The Orange region is often referred to as the gateway to Country New South Wales with acclaimed wineries, fine dining, annual festivals and charming heritage villages making for an unparalleled work-life balance.

Who we’re looking for

The Network Engineer will collaborate with team members and cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions, support maintenance and new implementations, monitor usage for optimization, facilitate internal audits with partners, and deliver deliverables to appropriate teams.

You will have an understanding of LAN, WAN, Microwave, cellphone towers, and WiFi technologies and be familiar with network infrastructure planning, implementation, and maintenance.

Additionally the Network Engineer will excel in collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, both internally and externally, to deliver successful network projects aligned with organizational goals.

A deep knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements, such as GDPR and HIPAA, is essential to ensure our network practices meet legal and industry standards. Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is a must, as you’ll be responsible for creating reports, tracking performance, and delivering presentations to key stakeholders.

You’ll also play a key role in conducting network audits, reviews, and testing to ensure optimal performance and security, while maintaining detailed documentation of network configurations, changes, and upgrades. If you have experience working with vendors and contractors to implement and maintain network infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional teams to implement and maintain network solutions, including LAN, WAN, Microwave, cellphone towers, and WiFi.
• Support the planning, execution, and maintenance of network upgrades and new implementations to enhance infrastructure capabilities.
• Continuously monitor network usage and performance, identifying opportunities for optimization and improvements.
• Assist in conducting internal audits, reviews, and testing to ensure network reliability and compliance with standards.
• Offer technical support for network-related issues, troubleshooting and resolving problems efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, changes, and upgrades to ensure accurate records.
• Work with vendors and contractors to support network implementations, maintenance, and issue resolution, ensuring they meet performance standards and contractual obligations.
• Implement and maintain security measures and protocols to protect network integrity and data from vulnerabilities and threats.
• Assist in the maintenance and optimization of communication infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, WiFi, Microwave, and cellphone towers.
• Support the planning and execution of network projects, ensuring alignment with site priorities and operational needs.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of network security principles as well as strong skills in implementing and maintaining network security measures and protocols.

You will also possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science or a related field.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in a similar role
• High level of proficiency in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN, Microwave, cellphone towers, and WiFi networks.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS) and security principles.
• Strong technical support and troubleshooting abilities for network-related issues.
• Advanced skills in network performance monitoring and optimization.

Please note: This is Residential 5/2 role in orange NSW.

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, we believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together.

Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!

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