Bulga Open Cut is a long established and consistently performing open cut coal operation, located near Singleton in the NSW Hunter Valley. We offer one of the most ideal lifestyle locations with its proximity to Singleton, Maitland and Newcastle being just minutes from the Hunter expressway.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Maintenance Technician (Operational Technology) looking to progress their career in a permanent step-up position to join our team. As an integral member of the Maintenance and Engineering team, you will safely and effectively drive performance through modern maintenance processes and assist in overseeing and maintaining Operational Technology (OT) systems to a standard and quality required to meet target outputs.

Why Bulga:

• Great team working environment & supportive leadership team.

• Opportunities for career growth & development

• Mine Approvals until 2038 – Longevity of role

• Rewarding and technically challenging pit structure

About The Role

In this role you will primarily be responsible for assisting the Operational Technology Engineer with supervisory requirements and the maintenance on a diverse range of equipment including:

• Working closely with both mining and maintenance teams to ensure the continuous and effective operation of OT systems.

• Implementing maintenance plans for OT systems within the weekly maintenance planning process, as instructed by the Operational Technology Engineer.

• Conducting day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of OT systems, including CAS (Collision Awareness System) and PCN communication systems.

• Proactively identify faults within OT hardware and software systems and undertake fault finding activities.

• Review and implement changes to in pit communication infrastructure to ensure all operating areas have required coverage.

• Proactively instigate improvements within OT systems.

• Work constructively with 3rd party OT system providers.

• Working a dayshift only roster.

Operational Technology

• Bulga mine site OT systems include (but are not limited to): CAS (Collision Awareness System), Rajant mesh Wi-Fi systems, Guardvant fatigue management, Two-Way communications network, Modular fleet management, Mineware and Minestar (Terrain) Systems, PLCs, Cisco and Moxa communications hardware, Cambium wireless communication system, fibre communications and associated OT servers, databases, firewalls, and windows domain infrastructure.

About You

As the successful OT Technician candidate, you will have:

• An Auto-Electrical or Electrical trade.

• Communications or Engineering qualifications would be highly regarded.

• Knowledge and experience of, or a willingness to learn about OT and communications systems.

• Experience with open cut mining fleet management systems (i.e., Modular, Guardvant, VIMs) would be highly regarded.

• Experience in working with heavy earthmoving machinery and programmable logic control systems would be highly regarded.

• You will be someone who demonstrates solid communication skills, a positive attitude, commitment to working proactively and safely, and demonstrates an ability to respond to a fast-paced dynamic environment.

For further information please contact: Bulga HR on phone 0460 818 978.

Applications Close: Monday 18th May 2026