Network Engineering IT/OT
Optec was engaged to provide specialist Network Engineering capability supporting a leading coal producer's operational technology (OT) and enterprise network infrastructure across its Bowen Basin operations. Working alongside the leading coal producer's Technology team, the engagement focuses on the design, deployment, optimisation and operational support of mission-critical communications infrastructure supporting production, fixed plant, mobile mining equipment and corporate technology environments.
The Challenge
A leading coal producer required experienced network engineering capability to support complex operational technology and enterprise network infrastructure across multiple mining operations. The engagement demanded:
High availability communications supporting production, CHPP, workshops and corporate environments
Reliable wired, wireless, and mobile network infrastructure across dynamic mining operations
Secure segregation between corporate IT and operational technology environments
Advanced operational support and root cause analysis for production-critical network incidents
Technical capability supporting mine infrastructure expansion and technology modernisation initiatives
Optec’s Approach
Optec provides embedded Senior Network Engineering capability supporting the leading coal producer's operational network environment through:
Design, deployment and optimisation of enterprise and industrial network infrastructure
Support of Cisco enterprise, industrial wireless and network switching platforms
Deployment and optimisation of Cambium wireless backhaul infrastructure
Support of Rajant Kinetic Mesh communications across mobile mining equipment
Administration of Fortinet security platforms, firewall policy management, and IT/OT segmentation
Capacity planning, lifecycle management, and proactive network monitoring
Technical leadership, vendor engagement, and operational support across live mining environments
Outcomes Delivered
Optec's engineering capability supports the leading coal producer through:
High availability network infrastructure supporting production operations
Reliable communications across mobile fleet, fixed plant and corporate environments
Secure network segmentation supporting operational technology systems
Level 3 troubleshooting and root cause analysis for network incidents
Infrastructure upgrades, planned shutdown activities and technology refresh programs
Technical support for pit expansions, communications infrastructure and operational technology projects
Engagement Scope
Optec provides embedded capability across:
Senior Network Engineers
Our engineers work directly with the leading coal producer's Technology team, site operations, OEMs, system integrators and technology partners supporting production-critical network infrastructure.
Lasting Value
This engagement strengthens the leading coal producer's operational communications capability by providing experienced engineering expertise across enterprise networking, industrial communications and operational technology infrastructure. The result is resilient network capability supporting safe operations, production continuity and future technology initiatives across the leading coal producer's Bowen Basin operations.
