Job Description

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD.

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The Eva Copper Mine is a significant and strategically important project for Harmony marking a major milestone in the company's copper growth strategy and its long-term commitment to Northwest Queensland. The mine will have a minimum life of 15 years and will involve mining multiple open cut pits providing copper bearing ore to a concentrator. Front-end engineering design is complete, and mine construction is expected to take up to 30 months with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year.

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Reporting to the ITC Project Manager, the Senior Network Engineer for the Eva Copper project will play a pivotal role in designing, integrating, and delivering robust IT and OT network infrastructure and systems. This role requires a strong focus on compliance with statutory requirements and adherence to the company's safety, health, and environmental standards and procedures.

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Roster:

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This role will be based onsite in Cloncurry which offers FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville or DIDO locally, with local candidates highly regarded. Our roster is 8 days on, 6 days off.

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Responsibilities include:

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- You will be the onsite resource responsible for managing and maintaining Eva Coppers' site internet services, Firewall appliances, WAN, LAN and wireless infrastructure.
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- Undertake detailed design of Eva Copper construction and operations core network infrastructure.
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- Provide technical advice on Corporate IT, Operational Technology and Process Control Networks.
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- Be hands on, build and commissioning core network infrastructure within server and control rooms.
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- Act as the Client representative to witness User Acceptance Testing and handover from EPC contractors
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- Take ownership of operational infrastructure and systems following handover.
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- Update technical documentation, As built drawings and network diagrams.
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- Develop and maintain equipment maintenance plans
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- Engage and interface with key stakeholders on the Project
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- Adhere to the projects engineering, procurement, safety, quality and information management policies.
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- Provide accurate and timely project reporting to the ICT Project Manager on the status of the project milestones
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- Follow Group IT change management procedures, following ITIL and Agile work delivery methodologies.
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- Maintain the IT Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
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- Ability to work unsupervised and make informed decisions in a hazardous mining environment.
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- Identify and report hazards and incidents and take responsibility for correcting unsafe acts and conditions.
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- Participate in safety meetings and contribute to a safe working environment.
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- Understand and adhere to statutory requirements and company procedures.
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What you will bring to the role:

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- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
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- 10+ years' experience in system design and integration, or similar role.
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- Extensive experience in the mining industry, both construction and operations.
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- Proficient in detailed network design, specifically; Server and storage, core network, operational technology, process control, firewalls, end point security and disaster recovery.
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- Proficient in network / system configuration, integration and management.
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- Apply Cybersecurity standards and policies.
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- All round project management skills including design management, tender preparation, assessment, and coordination through to handover.
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- Excellent communication and collaboration skills,



with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
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- Hands-on experience with network equipment and protocols such as Fortinet, Cisco, SDWAN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, VPN,
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- Advanced troubleshooting skills in a high-availability environment.
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- Experienced in communications systems such as Private LTE, Microwave, Network security, SASE, SD-WAN, CCTV, Access Control and Process Control Networks.
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- ITIL - (IT)
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- Fortinet Certified Professional and/or Cisco CCNP qualifications.
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Personal Attributes & Abilities:

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- Thrives in a remote site-based construction environment.
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- Forward thinking, adaptable and acceptable of constant change.
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- A friendly and sociable personality who loves working with others to achieve common goals.
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- Enjoys training and coaching others.
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- Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
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- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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- Diligence and accuracy.
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- Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills.
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What We Offer:

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- An opportunity to be part of a formidable team focused on building an exciting, new project.
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- Eligible to participate in the company bonus scheme.
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- Highly competitive remuneration, incentives, and other benefits.
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- Corporate / discounted rates with Medibank and Qantas Club.
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- Access to Harmony's benefits discounts scheme.
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- Harmony is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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- Work for a company who values their employees and recognises their contribution.
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- We understand that to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the efforts of every team member. We want team members to start their day with a sense of purpose and end it with a sense of accomplishment.
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Please note that all candidates must have a right to live and work in Australia and are required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol screening and a functional capacity evaluation suited to the work demands.

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📌 Senior Network Engineer - Eva Copper Mine (Cloncurry)
🏢 Harmony Australasia
📍 Cloncurry