Network Platform Advisor - LTE

IS&T Network Platforms LTE RAN Engineer

• Tremendous opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining
• Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected
• Great work life balance and attractive benefits
• Be part of a group that is safety focused and values inclusion
• Permanent position based in Perth, Australia
• On-call roster

About the role
We are looking for a LTE RAN Engineer to join our dynamic, collaborative environment and be a part of our global Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) Network Platforms Team.
Reporting to the Superintendent Network Platforms, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the seamless operation and optimization of our critical production systems. You’ll be maintaining RF conditions and RF performance of eNodeB clusters and supporting LTE coverage modelling using ATDI HTZ or similar RF Planning software like Atoll or Mentum Planet. You will also be generating cartographic data for use with LTE RF Planning software and analysing drive test data using TEMS Device Discovery or similar tool like Actix, Nemo Analyzer, Gladiator G-Station. You'll collaborate closely with diverse teams to provide expert technical support, troubleshoot complex issues, manage configuration parameters of Nokia LTE macro and micro eNodeB hardware using LTE Network Management Systems, and implement innovative solutions that directly influence our mining and production processes. Your contributions will be instrumental in maintaining our unwavering commitment to operational excellence, safety, and sustainable practices. Playing a critical role in improving existing platform environments, you will apply agreed standards, governance, guidelines, patterns, and tools, and be key in proactively mitigating operational technology (OT) incidents to all information technology related issues from our iron ore Pilbara mines and control centre.
What you’ll bring
To be successfully considered for this role, applicants will have:

• Expertise: Your experience with GIS concepts and generating cartographic data for use with LTE RF Planning software. Your expertise in main equipment vendors such as Nokia, LTE EPC systems and protocols – GTP, Diameter, IP, Radius, HSS, MME, SGW, PGW, signalling trace/analysis, IMS, VoLTE, LTE Network Management Systems aka NetAct will be essential in maintaining LTE KPIs, Performance Management, Configuration Management and Fault Management.
• Collaboration: Your effective communication and teamwork skills will be pivotal as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide strategic IT solutions, enhance efficiency, and meet production objectives.
• Agile and DevOps Mindset: Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices will empower you to drive continuous improvement and innovation across operational technology landscapes.
• Automation Skills: Proficiency in automation and scripting tools will enable you to streamline processes, reduce manual interventions, and elevate system efficiency.
• ITIL Framework: You'll apply your understanding of the ITIL framework and IT service management practices to ensure efficient incident, problem, and change management.
• Problem-Solving: Your exceptional problem-solving abilities will shine as you proactively identify potential issues, devise preventive measures, and mitigate operational incidents.

Desirable:
Minimum 5 Years telecommunications-based experience within a large enterprise/carrier or integrator. Mining, Industrial/Oil and Gas or manufacturing experience preferred.
What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidized private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership goals.
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Flexible working arrangements.

About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for over 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.
Where you’ll be working
Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps. Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services.
Every Voice Matters
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.