Specialist LTE & Wireless OT

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8d • Onsite

About The Position

As Specialist LTE & Radio, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of industrial communications services that support safe and efficient potash operations at Jansen.
This role contributes to the design, build, operation, and ongoing maintenance of critical telecommunications networks, including LTE, radio, microwave, and wireless systems. Working closely with site operations and technical stakeholders, you will help translate operational needs into secure, scalable, and resilient communications solutions that support 24/7 mining activities.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or trade equivalent.
• At least six years of experience supporting communications systems in industrial or mining operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of 4G and 5G technologies based on 3GPP standards, including multi‑vendor LTE networks.
• Experience designing, planning, deploying, commissioning, and operating wireless and LTE networks.
• Demonstrated capability in incident management, problem solving, and root cause analysis within high‑pressure operational settings.
• Working knowledge of ITIL‑aligned service management practices and tools, including ServiceNow.
• Understanding of RF design, optimisation, network security, and risk management practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across site‑based and technical teams.
• A proactive, safety‑focused mindset with a commitment to delivering reliable, customer‑focused outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of industrial communications infrastructure, including LTE, digital radio, wireless, microwave, backhaul technologies, and edge computing.
• Translate business and operational requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient telecommunications solutions.
• Act as the primary technical contact for LTE and wireless communications services across Potash Technology Operations.
• Design, configure, integrate, test, deploy, and commission communications infrastructure within the operational technology environment.
• Perform routine health checks on eNodeB, EPC core networks, and backhaul infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity for production‑critical systems.
• Proactively monitor network performance against defined SLAs, OLAs, and operational KPIs.
• Lead technical support for Level 1 and Level 2 incidents across communications systems, including incident resolution and root cause analysis.
• Implement approved network changes in accordance with formal change management processes across RAN, core, and supporting infrastructure.
• Ensure effective risk controls, service continuity planning, and disaster recovery testing across managed communications systems.
• Collaborate with site operations, asset teams, and technical partners to align communications activities with mine planning and operational requirements.
• Challenge and assure the technical quality of work packages prior to execution, promoting safe, reliable, and value‑focused outcomes.

Benefits

• Professional Development: Continuous learning and meaningful growth opportunities.
• Compensation: Fair, competitive, and aligned with your skills and contributions.
• Inclusive Culture: A workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole self to work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees