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? Telecommunications Specialist – IP/MPLS Networks for Mining

? About the Role The Telecommunications Specialist within APD’s Telecommunications team is responsible for the in office deployment, configuration, and commissioning of IP/MPLS networks, focusing on delivering robust, secure, and high-performance IP-based connectivity solutions tailored for mission-critical mining environments. This role emphasises advanced IP networking expertise to support automation, real-time data analytics, and mission-critical communications in rugged open-pit and underground mining operations. Our clients include energy providers and Tier 1 miners in the critical minerals sector across the APAC region.

Join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge IP/MPLS network solutions that drive the digital transformation of the critical mineral industries.

✅ Key Responsibilities

- Hands-On Deployment: Install, configure, and commission IP/MPLS network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and edge devices, in harsh mining environments to ensure low-latency, high-throughput connectivity for mission-critical applications.
- Solution Development: Design and develop IP/MPLS networking solutions, integrating advanced IP protocols and architectures to support mining-specific use cases such as autonomous haulage, IoT sensor networks, and real-time telemetry.
- On-Site Technical Support: Provide expert-level troubleshooting and optimisation for operational IP/MPLS networks at mining sites, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

✅ Essential Duties:

- Collaborate with solution architects during pre-sales activities, providing field-driven insights to shape IP/MPLS network designs that align with client requirements for reliability, scalability, and security.
- Conduct on-site analysis of customer network requirements, assessing factors such as traffic prioritisation, bandwidth demands, and environmental constraints to deliver tailored IP/MPLS solutions.
- Design and implement IP/MPLS network architectures, incorporating advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), traffic engineering (TE),



and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to ensure deterministic performance for mining applications like autonomous drilling and fleet management.
- Configure and optimise IP routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, IS-IS) and MPLS technologies (e.g., LDP, RSVP-TE) to support high-availability, low-latency networks in dynamic mining environments.
- Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test strategies for IP/MPLS hardware and network performance, including stress testing, failover scenarios, and latency analysis.
- Plan, set up, and manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Field Integration Testing (FIT) environments, simulating real-world mining conditions to validate network performance.
- Conduct FAT/FIT testing with clients at mining sites, verifying end-to-end IP/MPLS functionality, including multicast for video surveillance and unicast for telemetry data.
- Deploy and commission IP/MPLS-related network hardware, such as high-capacity routers, Layer 3 switches, and user equipment (UE), ensuring seamless integration with existing mine systems like SCADA or IoT platforms.
- Complete end to end customer witness testing
- Troubleshoot complex network issues, including packet loss, jitter, and routing loops, using tools like Wireshark, SNMP, and NetFlow to maintain operational uptime.
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures for IP/MPLS networks, including firewall policies, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and secure VPN tunnels to protect against cyber threats in digitised mining operations.
- Optimise network performance for mining-specific applications, such as real-time data streaming for environmental monitoring or mission-critical push-to-talk (PTT) communications.
- Document network configurations, topologies, and performance metrics, ensuring compliance with industry standards like IEC 61850 for industrial automation.

Additional Requirements:





- Deep expertise in IP/MPLS technologies, including hands-on experience with Nokia SR OS, Cisco IOS XR, or Juniper Junos platforms (Nokia experience desirable).
- Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting IP multicast protocols (e.g., PIM-SM, IGMP) for video and telemetry applications in mining.
- Familiarity with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) concepts to support future-proof mining network architectures.
- Knowledge of industrial IoT protocols (e.g., MQTT, CoAP) and their integration with IP/MPLS networks for sensor data aggregation.
- Understanding of environmental challenges in mining, such as dust, vibration, and extreme temperatures, and their impact on IP network hardware deployment.
- Stay current with emerging trends in IP/MPLS networking, such as Segment Routing (SR-MPLS), EVPN, and 5G backhaul integration, relevant to mining’s digital transformation.
- Ability to travel frequently to remote mining sites across the APAC region for deployments, testing, and network handovers, often working in challenging conditions.

Collaboration and Reporting:

- The Telecommunications Specialist, an expert in IP/MPLS networks, reports directly to the Principal Architect, and works closely with the delivery team, solution architects, clients, and technology partners (e.g., Nokia, Cisco) to ensure seamless end-to-end network solutions. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to integrate IP/MPLS networks with mining systems like fleet management software and environmental monitoring platforms.

Location:

- This role is based in Perth, Western Australia, with opportunities to work from both Osborne Park and St Georges Terrace offices and lab environments in the CBD. Fieldwork at mining sites will require extended periods on-site, often in remote locations.

APD is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage and support our employees to bring their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to the table to create exceptional outcomes.

Applicants must be willing to undertake a pre-employment medical and provide proof of valid working rights in Australia.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

📌 Telecommunications Specialist (Perth)
🏢 APD Global
📍 Perth